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Michelle Harrison

Children's Author & Illustrator

NEWS:


21 June 2009 New poll!

Come and tell me who your favourite 13 Treasures character is - go to the Books page and select 'Polls' from the bookshelf.


17 June 2009 Event re-scheduled

The postponed YLG Panel Event has now been re-scheduled for 15th July. See Events page for details.


05 April 2009 Events page added

To view, go to Books page and select 'Events' from bookshelf


Story Starter on Write Away

Story Starters are a great resource for creative writing. The Write Away website features a wide selection of Story Starters by a variety of authors. These are useful for anyone who is looking for writing inspiration. Click here to go to my Charm Bracelet Story Starter. If you're inspired enough to use it for a story, I'd love to see it! Email any stories to me at the address on the Contact page.


10 March 2009 New interview with Achuka

Click here to view.


06 March 2009 Interview with Books Monthly

Click here to view.


23rd February 2009 The Thirteen Treasures wins the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize! On Wednesday evening in Piccadilly, Waterstone's announced The Thirteen Treasures as the winner of their annual Children's Book Prize. The award, which is designed to champion new and emerging talent in children's literature, is judged by Waterstone's booksellers and reading groups. Previous winners are Julia Golding, Stuart Hill, Tom Becker and Sally Nicholls. I am absolutely thrilled to have won!


Click here to see Waterstone's Kate Philips talking about the book.


Order 'The Thirteen Treasures'


Read the first chapter here.


'The Thirteen Treasures boils with the kind of fairy that is far worse than Puck . . . what could be more cheering to curl up with?'
Amanda Craig, THE TIMES


'A magical adventure, perfect for lifting your spirits'
MIZZ magazine


Teachers, booksellers or librarians wishing to arrange an event or signing, please email me at the address on the Contact page.


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