120,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Kia kaha te reo Mฤori! ๐Ÿ’œ Celebrate Mฤori Language Week with us!

Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris

Album 40
By Fabcaro
Series: Asterix
0.0 (0 reviews)
3.82 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 3,992 ratings, 419 reviews)
Brief Description
The latest adventure from our indomitable hero and his friends! A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down. As news of the... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2199
OVERNIGHT NZ-WIDE DELIVERY

Found a better price? Request a price match

Beloved characters Asterix and Obelix fight to break the spell of the White Iris in the 40th instalment of this multi-million bestselling series.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
The latest adventure from our indomitable hero and his friends!

A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down.

As news of the dire situation reaches Asterix and Obelix, they embark on a thrilling quest to confront Isivertuus and restore the indomitable spirit of the Gauls. Armed with their trademark humour, bravery, and trusty magic potion, can our heroic duo save the Chief's wife and break the spell of the White Iris?

Series: Asterix

View all
  • Asterix: Asterix Gift Edition: Albums 6-10: Asterix and Cleopatra, Asterix and the Big Fight, Asterix in Britain, Asterix and the Normans, Asterix the Legionary
    In this second special collector's edition of the beloved Asterix stories, albums 6-10 are brought together in one fabulous, luxury volume. In Asterix and Cleopatra, we join Asterix, Obelix and co as they are recruited to build a magnificent palace for Queen Cleopatra. There are villainous saboteurs to be outwitted, but Asterix, Obelix and Getafix still find time to go...
    By Renรฉ Goscinny
    Hardback
    $6800
    Elsewhere:
    $8000
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Asterix and The Laurel Wreath
    Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Laurel Wreath is the 18th book in the beloved series. In this adventure, Chief Vitalstatistix makes a rash bet with his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix. He invites Homeopathix to a meal...
    By Rene Goscinny
    Paperback
    $2000
    Elsewhere:
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Where's Asterix?
    A fun and funny volume full of hilarious scenes featuring Asterix and his friends in a range of different escapades! Younger readers are sure to have fun searching for Asterix amidst the chaos. Visit the website: www.wheresasterix.com.au
    Hardback
    $3699
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Asterix The Gladiator
    Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four partsโ€”for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix The Gladiator is the fourth book in the series. The Romans capture Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar, who plans to throw him to the lions. To get into the Circus Maximus and rescue their bard,...
    By Renรฉ Goscinny
    Paperback
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Asterix and The Soothsayer
    Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts โ€” for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Book 19 One dark and stormy night, a sinister figure arrives in the little Gaulish village. Prolix claims to be a soothsayer and the villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix sees through his deception....
    By Renรฉ Goscinny
    Paperback
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Asterix and The Actress
    The first new Asterix book for five years now appears in paperback. It sees Asterix and Obelix celebrating their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village, and some surprise guests have been invited! Meanwhile, Julius Caesar has to deal with his old enemy Pompey, who is looking for supporters among the legions stationed in Gaul. And just what part...
    By Albert Uderzo
    Paperback
    $2199
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Where's Dogmatix?
    A fabulous sequel to Where's Asterix featuring the loveable Dogmatix and his friends in a variety of fun, action-packed scenes. Younger readers and fans of Where's Wally will be absorbed for hours as they search for Dogmatix amidst the hustle and bustle.
    Paperback
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Asterix and The Class Act
    For the millions of Asterix fans, old and young alike, the wait is over. Asterix: Asterix and The Class Act sees our favourite hero on fine form in this superb collection of short stories. Asterix: Asterix and The Class Act includes 10 short stories by Goscinny and Uderzo (many unpublished in the UK) and a further 2 brand-new short stories...
    By Rene Goscinny
    Paperback
    $2000
    Elsewhere:
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: The Mansions of The Gods
    Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: The Mansions of The Gods is Book 17 in the beloved series. A multinational team of slave construction workers are tasked with clearing the forest around the Gaulish village to build a modern housing development....
    By Renรฉ Goscinny
    Paperback
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Asterix The Legionary
    Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts โ€” for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix The Legionary is the tenth book in this classic series. Asterix and Obelix enlist in the Roman army to rescue Tragicomix, the forcibly conscripted fiancรฉ of the beautiful Panacea.
    By Rene Goscinny
    Hardback
    $3499
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Obelix and Co.
    Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Obelix and Co. is Julius Caesar's 23rd cunning attack on the indomitable Gauls. He sends Caius Preposterus, a bright young graduate of the Latin School of Economics, to corrupt them by introducing them to big...
    By Renรฉ Goscinny
    Paperback
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Asterix Omnibus 11
    In this fabulous edition, the last three Asterix stories are collected in one volume. In Asterix and The Actress, we see Asterix and Obelix celebrate their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village โ€“ and some surprise guests have been invited! In Asterix and the Class Act, we learn about the day Asterix and Obelix were born (in the...
    By Albert Uderzo
    Paperback
    $4499
    In Stock
    Ships today

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408730225

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 April 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Didier Conrad

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 48

Collections

Best Sellers at Book Hero Children's Books Fabcaro Graphic Novels In Stock Books In stock Children's Books In Stock Kid's Books New Zealand's Best Selling Books Series: Asterix

About the Author

Didier Conrad (born 6 May 1959) is a French comics artist and writer. Since 2012, he has been the artist of the popular Asterix series.

Also by Fabcaro

View all
  • Asterix in Lusitania
    On 23rd October MMXXV there will be a new album of adventures for the most famous of Gauls: Asterix in Lusitania! One beautiful spring morning, a stranger appears in the Gaulish village. He's from Lusitania, the sun-drenched land to the west of Hispania which is also under the Roman Empire's thumb. This former slave, who first featured in The Mansions...
    By Fabcaro
    Hardback
    $2800
    Elsewhere:
    $3499
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix in Lusitania
    On 23rd October MMXXV there will be a new album of adventures for the most famous of Gauls: Asterix in Lusitania! One beautiful spring morning, a stranger appears in the Gaulish village. He's from Lusitania, the sun-drenched land to the west of Hispania, which is also under the Roman Empire's thumb. This former slave, who first featured in The Mansions...
    By Fabcaro
    Paperback
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris
    CONTINUE YOUR ASTERIX COLLECTION THIS CHRISTMAS "Asterix has long been an English work of literary genius that just happened to be written in another language first." - The Times The latest adventure from our indomitable hero and his friends! A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches...
    By Fabcaro
    Hardback
    Sold Out

More from Children's Books

View all
  • Gruffalo Granny
    The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure...
    By Julia Donaldson
    Hardback
    $2499
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    Backorder
    Ships early October
  • New Release
    The Comeback Kid
    Charlie Boy might be just an ordinary kid, but he's about to get into some EXTRA-ordinary trouble... Get ready for this funny, fast-paced, friendship adventure with lots of kick. Meet Charlie Boy: skinny, small, looks like a strand of spaghetti. He and his best friend, Rocky the Lower Hutt Chief, are good at getting into trouble together. But when Charlie...
    By Airana Ngarewa
    Paperback
    $1799
    Elsewhere:
    $1999
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • New Release
    The Neverfear
    A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell Itโ€™s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyoneโ€™s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...
    By Katherine Rundell
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Pocket Observology
    New Release
    Pocket Observology
    Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...
    By Giselle Clarkson
    Paperback
    $2399
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Minecraft Annual 2027
    New Release
    Minecraft Annual 2027
    The official Minecraft Annual 2027, full of updates, builds, activities, and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds, and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter. This yearโ€™s annual includes: Mob guides on happy...
    By Mojang AB
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • New Release
    Giant Heart
    Meet Jonah Lomu, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. His speed and strength on the rugby field made him famous around the world, and his fun and generous personality made him beloved, but all the while he faced a big battle with his health. โ€œ[David Hillโ€™s] stories are wonderful, full of action and are always teaching the...
    By David Hill
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2500
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Ms Rachel: My First Little Library
    New Release
    Ms Rachel: My First Little Library
    Learn about colours, animals, words and numbers with Ms Rachel in this early learning boxset. This little set contains four board books that help introduce children to early concepts. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once youโ€™re done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to...
    By Ms Rachel
    Board book
    $1599
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Protector of Beyond 1
    New Release
    Lizzy's Pick Lizzy's Pick
    Protector of Beyond 1
    Experience fierce magical creatures, perilous trials, and a heroine to root for in this 1st instalment in a new blockbuster fantasy series. The moment you enter the Arbiter, your fate is sealed. If you spark, you fight! And 12-year-old Elder Triss produces a spark like no other. Transported to the mysterious Beyond, Elder has no choice but to train for...
    By Shara Curlett
    Paperback
    $2199
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • New Release
    Animalia 40th Anniversary Edition
    A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...
    By Graeme Base
    Hardback
    $2999
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • The Little Kiwi Builder
    New Release
    The Little Kiwi Builder
    Oh no, the little kiwi builder's house is falling down! His screws have all come loose - what can he do? When the brickie, the plumber, the roofer, the sparky and the painter all come to help, it's looking good! Until, that night ... uh-oh! Perfect for: Anyone who likes fun and silly rhyming stories Reading aloud with little ones...
    By Tim Saunders
    Paperback
    $1899
    Elsewhere:
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • You Choose Party Time You Choose Party Time
    New Release
    You Choose Party Time
    It's time to celebrate - Party Time is a brand new You Choose adventure! It's Party Time and you choose what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes? The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which...
    By Pippa Goodhart
    Hardback
    $2599
    Elsewhere:
    $3400
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Matihe! Achoo! Matihe! Achoo!
    Matihe! Achoo!
    What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tฤmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pลซrฤkau e pฤ ana ki a Mataoho me ngฤ puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...
    By Qiane Matata-Sipu
    Paperback
    $1899
    Elsewhere:
    $2100
    Backorder
    Ships Unknown - Contact Us

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

Children's Books lists from the team

Explore our curated lists from our heroes to find your next read!

The Latest at Book Hero

View all