Harries
The lifeguard from Bondi Beach
$25.20
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2025
Summary
We all have different abilities. But sometimes, we need to dig a little deeper to find our own special gifts.
Well-known Bondi Rescue lifeguard Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll wasn’t always as confident as he is now. As a child, he was often bullied for his dyslexia, and sadness and shame quickly followed.
However, what Harries eventually discovered was that his talent lay not in words, but in seeing and hearing things others might not pick up on. His heightened alertness t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923011205 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1923011200 |
| Author: | Emily Carroll, Carla Hoffenberg, Anthony Harries Carroll |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Exisle Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 448g |
| Dimensions: | 245mm x 255mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“An original and true life story of hope that will prove a welcome picture book for young children who are searching to find their own unique place in the world, the primary message of Harries … is that everyone has their own unique abilities. But sometimes, we just need to dig a little deeper, work a little harder, to find our own special gifts. Charmingly illustrated, Harries is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library Biography/Memoir picture book collections.” – Midwest Book Review
About The Author
Emily Carroll
- Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll: Star of TV’s Bondi Rescue, he has rescued almost 6000 people. He is also a Pilates instructor.
- Emily Carroll: Pilates instructor and certified ice bath coach. She is a devoted mother to two energetic boys, a nature lover, and an avid beachgoer.
- Carla Hoffenberg: A published children’s book illustrator who creates optimistic, imaginative illustrations.
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