Michelle Harrison
@mharrisonauthor.bsky.social
Author: 13 Treasures, A Pinch of Magic, Twice Upon a Time, There’s A Beach in My Pants & more.
www.michelleharrisonbooks.com
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Hello! I’m Michelle, a writer of stories for children from pre-school age all the way up to young adults. I sometimes illustrate and make jewellery, too. I’m currently working on a sequel to Twice Upon a Time & a sequel to There’s A Beach in My Pants. It’s been a busy year!
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12. Twice Upon a Time by @mharrisonauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by @natsmillie.bsky.social
Twin sisters, Merry and Spike, were born in different years and have a strange effect on time. A murder mystery with a magical twist. @simonandschuster.bsky.social
Twin sisters, Merry and Spike, were born in different years and have a strange effect on time. A murder mystery with a magical twist. @simonandschuster.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
12. Twice Upon a Time by @mharrisonauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by @natsmillie.bsky.social
Twin sisters, Merry and Spike, were born in different years and have a strange effect on time. A murder mystery with a magical twist. @simonandschuster.bsky.social
Twin sisters, Merry and Spike, were born in different years and have a strange effect on time. A murder mystery with a magical twist. @simonandschuster.bsky.social
A reminder that many decisions in publishing are based on opinion: bestsellers that were initially rejected, including The Wind in the Willows, The Color Purple & The Time Traveller’s Wife.
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July 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A reminder that many decisions in publishing are based on opinion: bestsellers that were initially rejected, including The Wind in the Willows, The Color Purple & The Time Traveller’s Wife.
www.litrejections.com/best-sellers...
www.litrejections.com/best-sellers...
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I’m sharing my review of the hilarious There’s a Shark in My Pants by @mharrisonauthor.bsky.social, illustrated by David Tazzyman, for today’s #PictureBookFriday recommendation. Out 03/07 for 3+ readers from @simonandschuster.bsky.social #KidlitUK
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There’s A Shark in My Pants by Michelle Harrison, illustrated by David Tazzyman
Cover illustration © 2025 David Tazzyman The summer is here with a vengeance and with only a few weeks left before the schools finish up for the long break, many families’ thoughts will be tu…
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June 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I’m sharing my review of the hilarious There’s a Shark in My Pants by @mharrisonauthor.bsky.social, illustrated by David Tazzyman, for today’s #PictureBookFriday recommendation. Out 03/07 for 3+ readers from @simonandschuster.bsky.social #KidlitUK
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Well, this looks like a whole heap of fun! Huge thanks to Lizzie @simonandschuster.bsky.social for sending this fab copy of There’s a Shark in My Pants by @mharrisonauthor.bsky.social, illustrated by David Tazzyman. Out 03/07 for 3+ readers 🦈
June 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Well, this looks like a whole heap of fun! Huge thanks to Lizzie @simonandschuster.bsky.social for sending this fab copy of There’s a Shark in My Pants by @mharrisonauthor.bsky.social, illustrated by David Tazzyman. Out 03/07 for 3+ readers 🦈
Hurrah! This is lovely, thank you!
Buying Assistant Jess introduces our new Book of the week, There's A Shark in My Pants by @mharrisonauthor.bsky.social and wonderfully illustrated by David Tazzyman 🏖️
A perfect summer read! ☀️
Published by @simonandschuster.bsky.social
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A perfect summer read! ☀️
Published by @simonandschuster.bsky.social
Read the full book review: peters.co.uk/books-of-the...
May 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Hurrah! This is lovely, thank you!
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#BookReview: ONE WISH by Michelle Harrison
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Book Review: ONE WISH by Michelle Harrison (Middle Grade Monday)
A charming prequel
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‘Poignant, moving, credible and well told’ Sunday Times
‘Profoundly moving’ Guardian
‘Lyrical, tender, and incredibly moving’ Becky Albertalli
‘This charming historical romance is desperately romantic’ The Bookseller
‘Superbly written’ Inis Magazine
#TheBoyILove
‘Profoundly moving’ Guardian
‘Lyrical, tender, and incredibly moving’ Becky Albertalli
‘This charming historical romance is desperately romantic’ The Bookseller
‘Superbly written’ Inis Magazine
#TheBoyILove
February 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
‘Poignant, moving, credible and well told’ Sunday Times
‘Profoundly moving’ Guardian
‘Lyrical, tender, and incredibly moving’ Becky Albertalli
‘This charming historical romance is desperately romantic’ The Bookseller
‘Superbly written’ Inis Magazine
#TheBoyILove
‘Profoundly moving’ Guardian
‘Lyrical, tender, and incredibly moving’ Becky Albertalli
‘This charming historical romance is desperately romantic’ The Bookseller
‘Superbly written’ Inis Magazine
#TheBoyILove
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In case this helps anyone feel better, I went on a writing retreat once and found it ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE to write. I felt trapped and constantly guilty for not writing, and aware everyone else as beavering away. It was like being in an exam when everyone's scribbling and you're not.
January 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In case this helps anyone feel better, I went on a writing retreat once and found it ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE to write. I felt trapped and constantly guilty for not writing, and aware everyone else as beavering away. It was like being in an exam when everyone's scribbling and you're not.
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The second #SundayMorningBookChat is in honour of great series! Series are a great way to hook someone in to reading… so what are your favourite series both complete and not finished yet…
January 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The second #SundayMorningBookChat is in honour of great series! Series are a great way to hook someone in to reading… so what are your favourite series both complete and not finished yet…
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Very excited for this! Click the link below to book your school’s FREE event ticket!
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January 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Very excited for this! Click the link below to book your school’s FREE event ticket!
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5 years ago today that this book went on sub to publishers.
I remember the nerves - swiftly followed by the wonder.
It was so huger than anything I dared dream possible for myself.
My life has changed completely over the past 5 years - all really because of one heartfelt story about a Bear. ❤️
I remember the nerves - swiftly followed by the wonder.
It was so huger than anything I dared dream possible for myself.
My life has changed completely over the past 5 years - all really because of one heartfelt story about a Bear. ❤️
January 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
5 years ago today that this book went on sub to publishers.
I remember the nerves - swiftly followed by the wonder.
It was so huger than anything I dared dream possible for myself.
My life has changed completely over the past 5 years - all really because of one heartfelt story about a Bear. ❤️
I remember the nerves - swiftly followed by the wonder.
It was so huger than anything I dared dream possible for myself.
My life has changed completely over the past 5 years - all really because of one heartfelt story about a Bear. ❤️
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Due to an awful mix up, I went to the crossroads & sold my soul to Santa.
December 18, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Due to an awful mix up, I went to the crossroads & sold my soul to Santa.
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If you’re a children’s book illustrator and are looking for agent representation in the new year , I’ve put together a guide to help 🧵 #kidlitart #kidlituk #kidlitmegafeed
December 18, 2024 at 8:59 AM
If you’re a children’s book illustrator and are looking for agent representation in the new year , I’ve put together a guide to help 🧵 #kidlitart #kidlituk #kidlitmegafeed
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This is the kitchen of a girl in my son’s class at school. Their house burnt down on Sat night.
The family are safe but they lost everything.
Do any authors/illustrators/PR peeps have any books they could send two girls aged 1.5 & 7.5?
(They’ve been offered books/clothes/toys/a place to stay)
The family are safe but they lost everything.
Do any authors/illustrators/PR peeps have any books they could send two girls aged 1.5 & 7.5?
(They’ve been offered books/clothes/toys/a place to stay)
December 16, 2024 at 12:20 PM
This is the kitchen of a girl in my son’s class at school. Their house burnt down on Sat night.
The family are safe but they lost everything.
Do any authors/illustrators/PR peeps have any books they could send two girls aged 1.5 & 7.5?
(They’ve been offered books/clothes/toys/a place to stay)
The family are safe but they lost everything.
Do any authors/illustrators/PR peeps have any books they could send two girls aged 1.5 & 7.5?
(They’ve been offered books/clothes/toys/a place to stay)
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The Snow Queen. Exquisite adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, retold by Naomi Lewis and illustrated by Errol Le Cain. #TygertaleAdvent
1988 Picture Puffins edition for sale in the #TygertaleVintage children's bookshop
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1988 Picture Puffins edition for sale in the #TygertaleVintage children's bookshop
tygertale.etsy.com/listing/1133...
December 14, 2024 at 8:09 PM
The Snow Queen. Exquisite adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, retold by Naomi Lewis and illustrated by Errol Le Cain. #TygertaleAdvent
1988 Picture Puffins edition for sale in the #TygertaleVintage children's bookshop
tygertale.etsy.com/listing/1133...
1988 Picture Puffins edition for sale in the #TygertaleVintage children's bookshop
tygertale.etsy.com/listing/1133...
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If you as a parent do not want your child to read about something, that is your job as a parent to oversee their reading. It should absolutely not affect what children who are not yours are reading.
December 4, 2024 at 10:14 PM
If you as a parent do not want your child to read about something, that is your job as a parent to oversee their reading. It should absolutely not affect what children who are not yours are reading.
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Happy Krampusnacht everyone...
December 5, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Happy Krampusnacht everyone...
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Agreed. And to add, it's weird how many adults think children should mostly be reading books from their own childhoods. As someone who loves my old children's books I thought I'd pass them all on but the truth is only a few make it through and that's totally fine.
I've seen so many well-meaning adults crush children's enthusiasm and their very identity as readers by prescribing what they should read. Whereas if you let them read what they actually WANT to read, they will become actual readers, and find their way to those other books on all their own!
December 4, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Agreed. And to add, it's weird how many adults think children should mostly be reading books from their own childhoods. As someone who loves my old children's books I thought I'd pass them all on but the truth is only a few make it through and that's totally fine.
Thrilled that THERE’S A BEACH IN MY PANTS (or THERE’S SAND UP MY BUM, as my dear old uncle calls it) is shortlisted for Peters Books Children’s Book of the Year in the picture books category.
Voting is open to public librarians and primary and secondary school staff. peters.co.uk/pboty2025-vote
Voting is open to public librarians and primary and secondary school staff. peters.co.uk/pboty2025-vote
December 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Thrilled that THERE’S A BEACH IN MY PANTS (or THERE’S SAND UP MY BUM, as my dear old uncle calls it) is shortlisted for Peters Books Children’s Book of the Year in the picture books category.
Voting is open to public librarians and primary and secondary school staff. peters.co.uk/pboty2025-vote
Voting is open to public librarians and primary and secondary school staff. peters.co.uk/pboty2025-vote
It was a pleasure to spend today at Waterstones Watford, meeting some special readers who’d come on such a blustery day to get their books signed! Wonderful also to chat to Alastair Chisholm & Jamie Littler (pictured). HUGE thanks to Sue Chambers, bookseller extraordinaire, for organising.
November 24, 2024 at 8:10 PM
It was a pleasure to spend today at Waterstones Watford, meeting some special readers who’d come on such a blustery day to get their books signed! Wonderful also to chat to Alastair Chisholm & Jamie Littler (pictured). HUGE thanks to Sue Chambers, bookseller extraordinaire, for organising.
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Last night reading up that the Stiperstones in 'Gone To Earth' are real. This morning finding the blog post by @g0blinegg.bsky.social 👀 nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-...
November 22, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Last night reading up that the Stiperstones in 'Gone To Earth' are real. This morning finding the blog post by @g0blinegg.bsky.social 👀 nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-...
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What are people’s thoughts on author websites? Are they really necessary nowadays? The vast majority of reader contact now comes to me via social media, and I wonder if a website is just another responsibility and expense. Has anyone ditched theirs?
November 21, 2024 at 4:33 PM
What are people’s thoughts on author websites? Are they really necessary nowadays? The vast majority of reader contact now comes to me via social media, and I wonder if a website is just another responsibility and expense. Has anyone ditched theirs?
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Morning! Here’s a Watership Down illustration I did a few years ago.
November 20, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Morning! Here’s a Watership Down illustration I did a few years ago.
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Hello! If you don't know me from elsewhere, here's a quick introduction. I illustrate books like these, along with personal work and some other stuff. I mostly post about #illustration and #kidlit with occasional random musings and photos of my dog. Thanks for dropping by!
November 20, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Hello! If you don't know me from elsewhere, here's a quick introduction. I illustrate books like these, along with personal work and some other stuff. I mostly post about #illustration and #kidlit with occasional random musings and photos of my dog. Thanks for dropping by!