Reviewed by Rama Gaind.
By Anh Do, illustrated by Chris Wahl, Allen & Unwin, $15.99.
Many will remember the story of The Happiest Refugee, an inspiring memoir of
one of Australia’s best-loved comedians Anh Do, who along with his family fled to Australia as refugees in 1980.
His stirring life story – from tragedy to comedy – is the laugh-out-loud, reach-for-your-hanky account that’s incredible and uplifting. It’s a big life with big dreams; tragedy, humour, heartache and unswerving determination.
Award-winning Do is now living life to the fullest. In addition to being an actor, he’s also an author. Here are three of his published works about adventure in the cosmos, all with illustrations by Wahl, an award-winning Australian illustrator and comic artist.
In his new series Rise of the Mythix, Anh brings his talent for rapid plots and luminous, relatable characters to a slightly older audience.
The tyrant known as the Soul Collector hunts down anything that is beautiful, unusual or unique.
Kelly Swift is trying hard to be an average teenager, to fit in, but every day her powers are growing, she is not normal. She can run faster than the wind, she can hear people’s thoughts.
When the Soul Collector takes her mother hostage, Kelly can’t linger in the shadows any longer. Who is she and what was that about the prophecy?
The Golden Unicorn, the Minotaur and the Griffin –
Only these three united to a common purpose
Can fell him who seeks to triumph over all…
