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Wolf Girl #5
Across the Sea
Gwen and the pack are back for a thrilling new adventure!
On a mission to find their families, Gwen, Rupert and the dogs strike out across treacherous ice and freezing oceans.
If they are to have any hope of survival, they must stowaway on a ship full of enemy soldiers. But sometimes help comes in unexpected forms. Someone new will join the pack … but who will leave?
Deep in the frozen tundra, the danger is heating up!
On a mission to find their families, Gwen, Rupert and the dogs strike out across treacherous ice and freezing oceans.
If they are to have any hope of survival, they must stowaway on a ship full of enemy soldiers. But sometimes help comes in unexpected forms. Someone new will join the pack … but who will leave?
Deep in the frozen tundra, the danger is heating up!
223 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 2, 2021
46 people are currently reading
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About the author
Anh Do
186 books454 followersAnh Do is a comedian, artist and also one of the highest selling Australian authors of all time, with total book sales approaching 3 million.
Anh’s first book, The Happiest Refugee, is his enormously popular memoir recounting his perilous childhood journey in a tiny boat from war-torn Vietnam to Australia. The book became an instant hit and has won numerous awards including Australian Book of the Year.
Anh has since turned his attention to children’s book writing.
Weird Do is an illustrated series starring Weir (1st name), Do (2nd name), a kid with a very unfortunate name. Aimed at the 8+ market, these books have gone off the charts as national best-sellers, resulting in 14 books total and more on the way. The first Weir Do won the Australian Book Industry Award for Older Children (2014).
Other children's book series include Hotdog, the adventures of a sausage dog and also Ninja Kid, the escapades of a 10 year old Nerd who discovers he’s the world’s last ninja.
In 2019, Anh released Wolf Girl, a series about a little girl who gets lost in forest and befriends a group of dogs and an enormous Wolf who become her family. Then came Rise of the Mythix, which marks the first of a number of sagas described by Anh as ‘A superhero movie in a book’.
All of Anh Do’s books are mega bestsellers and all rate between 4-5 star averages on websites such as Goodreads and Amazon.
It’s clear that Anh is an exciting voice in literature, able to delight across age ranges and different genres with great success, and he isn’t planning to slow down any time soon.
Anh’s first book, The Happiest Refugee, is his enormously popular memoir recounting his perilous childhood journey in a tiny boat from war-torn Vietnam to Australia. The book became an instant hit and has won numerous awards including Australian Book of the Year.
Anh has since turned his attention to children’s book writing.
Weird Do is an illustrated series starring Weir (1st name), Do (2nd name), a kid with a very unfortunate name. Aimed at the 8+ market, these books have gone off the charts as national best-sellers, resulting in 14 books total and more on the way. The first Weir Do won the Australian Book Industry Award for Older Children (2014).
Other children's book series include Hotdog, the adventures of a sausage dog and also Ninja Kid, the escapades of a 10 year old Nerd who discovers he’s the world’s last ninja.
In 2019, Anh released Wolf Girl, a series about a little girl who gets lost in forest and befriends a group of dogs and an enormous Wolf who become her family. Then came Rise of the Mythix, which marks the first of a number of sagas described by Anh as ‘A superhero movie in a book’.
All of Anh Do’s books are mega bestsellers and all rate between 4-5 star averages on websites such as Goodreads and Amazon.
It’s clear that Anh is an exciting voice in literature, able to delight across age ranges and different genres with great success, and he isn’t planning to slow down any time soon.
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June 27, 2021
Gwen, Rupert and the pack headed for the town of Gulfoss, which was where the trucks with the prisoners were headed. Their arrival saw them being loaded onto a ship; and Rupert saw his parents in the group. They needed to board the ship but without being seen. Gwen, Rupert and the dogs would have to be quiet and not seen, if they had any chance of rescuing the prisoners.
The enemy, soldiers who were following orders and keeping the prisoners captive, were the ones Gwen and the pack needed to bypass. But could they do it? Could they save the prisoners, and themselves? Or was there more danger they were as yet unaware of?
Across the Sea: Wolf Girl 5 is another fast-paced adventure for Gwen and the gang, by Aussie author Anh Do. Gwen has grown a lot since she first became lost, and she relies on her pack, as they do on her. Strength, companionship and durability leads us into the next rollicking adventure for Gwen in #6, coming soon. The illustrations by Lachlan Creagh are well done, and lots of fun. Highly recommended.
With thanks to Allen & Unwin AU for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
The enemy, soldiers who were following orders and keeping the prisoners captive, were the ones Gwen and the pack needed to bypass. But could they do it? Could they save the prisoners, and themselves? Or was there more danger they were as yet unaware of?
Across the Sea: Wolf Girl 5 is another fast-paced adventure for Gwen and the gang, by Aussie author Anh Do. Gwen has grown a lot since she first became lost, and she relies on her pack, as they do on her. Strength, companionship and durability leads us into the next rollicking adventure for Gwen in #6, coming soon. The illustrations by Lachlan Creagh are well done, and lots of fun. Highly recommended.
With thanks to Allen & Unwin AU for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
August 10, 2021
We pick up the story of Gwen, Rupert and the rest of the pack a few days after we left them in The Traitor. In that time, winter has begun to set in. Using the papers Rupert printed at the Captain’s mansion/compound (?) as a guide, the pack make their way to the village of Gulfoss.
There they stow away on a ship that’s taking dozens of adult prisoners to a new location. On board, they meet Rita, a cleaner, and find a potential new pack member, Pirate the pug.
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I liked Pirate but he couldn’t make up for the fact that we .
I wondered where the kids got their cold weather clothing from. Rupert didn’t seem to bring anything with him when he left the camp and until now we’ve never experienced winter with Gwen.
I’m fine with Gwen understanding what the dogs and wolf are saying but I’m finding it harder and harder to believe that a couple of kids and some animals can consistently outwit and outmanoeuvre so many trained soldiers. They make it look too easy.
I think I’m beginning to struggle with this series mostly because it’s so much darker than a lot of Anh Do’s other series. There’s an overarching hope that one day Gwen will be reunited with her family but there’s not enough hope in each individual book for me. At this point I just want someone to do something silly to break up the constant danger.
Maybe this has something to do with the fact that I’m reading this series during lockdown. Hopefully by the time the next book is released I won’t be in lockdown anymore and may have a different perspective on the trials and tribulations of the pack.
There’s a bonus chapter included at the end of this book that features a .
I’m rounding up from 3.5 stars.
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There they stow away on a ship that’s taking dozens of adult prisoners to a new location. On board, they meet Rita, a cleaner, and find a potential new pack member, Pirate the pug.
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I liked Pirate but he couldn’t make up for the fact that we .
I wondered where the kids got their cold weather clothing from. Rupert didn’t seem to bring anything with him when he left the camp and until now we’ve never experienced winter with Gwen.
I’m fine with Gwen understanding what the dogs and wolf are saying but I’m finding it harder and harder to believe that a couple of kids and some animals can consistently outwit and outmanoeuvre so many trained soldiers. They make it look too easy.
I think I’m beginning to struggle with this series mostly because it’s so much darker than a lot of Anh Do’s other series. There’s an overarching hope that one day Gwen will be reunited with her family but there’s not enough hope in each individual book for me. At this point I just want someone to do something silly to break up the constant danger.
Maybe this has something to do with the fact that I’m reading this series during lockdown. Hopefully by the time the next book is released I won’t be in lockdown anymore and may have a different perspective on the trials and tribulations of the pack.
There’s a bonus chapter included at the end of this book that features a .
I’m rounding up from 3.5 stars.
Blog - https://schizanthusnerd.com
December 10, 2021
this book is pretty good and has lots of animals, but thats why i love it!
September 27, 2021
O.M.G i cant belive that rupurt just got to his parents and then the soldiers arrive,i absoloutly cant wait till i get book 6
August 17, 2021
Gwen, Rupert and her pack are hungry and cold, but relieved to all have escaped the Reptile Park. With her parents in her mind, Wolf Girl worries and wonders where they might be?
Rupert has been working on stolen printouts and his GPS and decided that the enemy trucks all seem to travel to a village called Gulfoss. Getting there is even more dangerous than fleeing the Reptile Park, with cracking ice surrounding them. Eagle proves herself to be an important part of their pack again.
Gulfoss isn’t what they expected and when the sun comes up they learn more about where the trucks are going. Gwen wonders again if her parents are among those captives being walked onto an enormous ship at gunpoint. Rupert is sure he’s seen a familiar face, so they decide they must get on board.
Help comes from an unlikely source and they must all summon their courage to catch this moving ship. Once aboard they are keen to find a hiding place. Even at sea, the soldiers are armed, guns slung over their soldiers in the corridors, making them easy targets if seen.
A courageous pug called Pirate knows this ship like the back of his paw, and he aids their stealthy missions. Things seem to be going so well with Pirate as part of their pack, until the unthinkable happens. Shots ring out in the night.
Unable to shout their grief in fear of being caught, Wolf Girl, Rupert and the animals slink back to their hiding place to cry. Now they’re angry. Plans are made. Teeth are gritted and bared. This pack is going to fight back.
Wolf Girl 5 launches us straight back into the action we love. Gwen & Rupert are still keen to find their parents and so they follow the clues they’ve found. Boarding a ship as it pulls away from its port is suddenly part of their plan, putting them again in dangerous and unfamiliar territory. This gets the heart pumping and I even wondered if someone would be left behind.
Believing someone they know is somewhere aboard is a quiet torture for them, as they know the enemy is armed and they can’t search for them just yet. The spunky antics of the tiniest of their crew aids in their plan and adds some humour to the rising tension.
When shots ring out and one of their pack is down, even I cried out “No!” This pack loses more than one member in this episode, but gains one too! Chocka with Lachlan Creagh’s signature illustration style.
In the back of the book is a sealed Bonus Wolf Girl Adventure – a treat for avid Wolf Girl fans.
Rupert has been working on stolen printouts and his GPS and decided that the enemy trucks all seem to travel to a village called Gulfoss. Getting there is even more dangerous than fleeing the Reptile Park, with cracking ice surrounding them. Eagle proves herself to be an important part of their pack again.
Gulfoss isn’t what they expected and when the sun comes up they learn more about where the trucks are going. Gwen wonders again if her parents are among those captives being walked onto an enormous ship at gunpoint. Rupert is sure he’s seen a familiar face, so they decide they must get on board.
Help comes from an unlikely source and they must all summon their courage to catch this moving ship. Once aboard they are keen to find a hiding place. Even at sea, the soldiers are armed, guns slung over their soldiers in the corridors, making them easy targets if seen.
A courageous pug called Pirate knows this ship like the back of his paw, and he aids their stealthy missions. Things seem to be going so well with Pirate as part of their pack, until the unthinkable happens. Shots ring out in the night.
Unable to shout their grief in fear of being caught, Wolf Girl, Rupert and the animals slink back to their hiding place to cry. Now they’re angry. Plans are made. Teeth are gritted and bared. This pack is going to fight back.
Wolf Girl 5 launches us straight back into the action we love. Gwen & Rupert are still keen to find their parents and so they follow the clues they’ve found. Boarding a ship as it pulls away from its port is suddenly part of their plan, putting them again in dangerous and unfamiliar territory. This gets the heart pumping and I even wondered if someone would be left behind.
Believing someone they know is somewhere aboard is a quiet torture for them, as they know the enemy is armed and they can’t search for them just yet. The spunky antics of the tiniest of their crew aids in their plan and adds some humour to the rising tension.
When shots ring out and one of their pack is down, even I cried out “No!” This pack loses more than one member in this episode, but gains one too! Chocka with Lachlan Creagh’s signature illustration style.
In the back of the book is a sealed Bonus Wolf Girl Adventure – a treat for avid Wolf Girl fans.
July 16, 2025
'Wolf Girl 5: Across the Sea' has been plunging readers back into the heart-pounding journey of Gwen, Rupert, and their pack. If you thought the series couldn't get more intense, prepare to be proven wonderfully wrong! The tension is palpable from the moment Gwen and Rupert must stow away on a ship teeming with enemy soldiers. This provides immediate, nail-biting suspense that will have young readers on the edge of their seats. But true to the series' spirit, hope often emerges from the most unexpected places. The promise of help arriving in surprising forms adds a fantastic layer of intrigue, keeping you guessing about who might be friend or foe. One of the most compelling aspects of this book is the emotional depth it explores with the 'who will join, who will leave' dilemma. This adds a powerful emotional punch, reminding us of the fragility of bonds and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of a vital mission. As the danger heats up deep in the frozen tundra, the narrative becomes an exhilarating race against time, elements, and enemies. You can practically feel the biting cold and the urgency of their situation. This book is an absolute must-read for fans of the series, delivering all the action, suspense, and heartwarming loyalty we've come to expect, yet somehow managing to elevate the peril and adventure to thrilling new heights. Get ready for a truly unputdownable journey!
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December 20, 2023
Wolf Girl – Across the Sea, Anh Do
The fifth book takes our adventurers into another dangerous life threatening situation in the pursuit of answers. ****
Ch 1 – A Small Glow – “I cuddled Tiny close as I stared at the fire.”
The fifth book takes our adventurers into another dangerous life threatening situation in the pursuit of answers. ****
Ch 1 – A Small Glow – “I cuddled Tiny close as I stared at the fire.”
March 5, 2024
Loving this series. Anh Do is very clever. Using the end of every chapter as an opportunity for cliff hangers to keep the reader curious. Has a balance of humour, adventure, sadness and age appropriate thrill.
July 12, 2021
New friends found and old friends lost, a great new installment in the adventures of Wolf Girl Gwen and her "pack" of friends
July 28, 2021
I love this book that's why I gave it a 5
August 16, 2021
I can't stop reading this series! the latest chapter in Gwen's puzzle to find her parents with the help of her pack does not disappoint.
November 8, 2021
Great. 13 year old still loving the series.
February 5, 2022
Hate it they ended that boy and eagle the other set was ok
November 11, 2022
Good book and really interesting
January 5, 2023
In this book my favourite character has to be eagle she's just so strong.
June 26, 2023
My favourite part was when Gwen adopted a new pug dog called Pirate. He wanted to go with Gwen and not the captain of the boat, even though the captain was nice to him. This book was exciting.
September 17, 2023
The narrative with the animals has become a little silly. I think our Wolf Girl run has run its course.
March 18, 2024
I thought it was good but needed more too it
July 15, 2024
8yo girl “I love it! Gwen & Rupert were cunning and clever”
September 29, 2024
Rupert gets taken away by the soldiers because he pretended that he Sneezed Instead of tiny getting taken away but I loved the book
October 14, 2024
Fun, full of adventure and left you wanting more
November 10, 2024
It was really good and left me on a cliff hanger.
December 28, 2024
This book is a real heart stopper full of mystery and adventure and it proves that dogs really can be a humans best friend.
November 17, 2025
This book had suspense and a comeback from an old friend.It’s when sunrise gets stuck on ice and eagle saves her.
October 25, 2024
My favourite wolf girl book so far! Action packed and heart wrenching.
September 19, 2023
Enjoyed the book
May 27, 2025
This was a wonderful fifth continuation of this series and I loved the emotional twist that happened towards the end of the book and am very excited to pick up the 6th book in the series to see how the final cliffhanger plays out.
August 23, 2025
Best book EVER! MAKES ME WISH FOR BOOK SIX ALREADY
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