Harries
By (Author) Anthony Harries Carroll
By (author) Emily Carroll
Illustrated by Carla Hoffenberg
Exisle Publishing
EK Books
1st October 2025
Australia
Children
Fiction
Picture storybooks
Hardback
32
Width 255mm, Height 245mm
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 wasnt 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 to his surroundings means Harries can anticipate when someone might be in danger. Uncovering these qualities in himself led Harries to carve out a successful 30-year career as a lifeguard, rescuing and resuscitating thousands of people.
Harries is a story of hope for any child searching to find their own unique place in the world.
Anthony Harries Carroll, star of TVs Bondi Rescue, has rescued almost 6000 people. He is also a Pilates instructor. Emily Carroll is 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 is a published childrens book illustrator. She creates optimistic, imaginative illustrations.