Harries

The lifeguard from Bondi Beach

Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll, Emily Carroll, Carla Hoffenberg

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English

Exisle
01 October 2025

Children's & Educational; Picture storybooks; People & places (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: bullying, violence & abuse (Children's&YA)

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 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.

By: Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll, Emily Carroll
Illustrated by: Carla Hoffenberg
Imprint: Exisle
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 255mm,
ISBN: 9781923011205
ISBN 10: 1923011200
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 5 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll, star of TV’s 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 children’s book illustrator. She creates optimistic, imaginative illustrations.

Reviews for Harries: The lifeguard from Bondi Beach

""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 *