Michelle Harrison author page

Michelle Harrison biography

Michelle Harrison is a British author known for her work in children’s and young adult fiction. She studied illustration at Staffordshire University before working in bookshops and as an assistant editor at a children’s book publisher. Harrison’s debut novel, The Thirteen Treasures, was published by Simon & Schuster in 2009. This book won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in the same year. The novel is the first in a trilogy, followed by The Thirteen Curses and The Thirteen Secrets.

Harrison has also written stand-alone novels, including Unrest and One Wish. In 2019, she began the A Pinch of Magic series, published by Simon & Schuster. The series includes A Pinch of Magic, A Sprinkle of Sorcery, A Tangle of Spells, and A Storm of Sisters. Her books often feature elements of magic and folklore, appealing to readers interested in fantasy and adventure.

Michelle Harrison’s The Thirteen Treasures won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2009.

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