Books with author Michael A Harrison

`Dear Mum, I am all right. I am not hurt. I have been kidnapped and you will receive more instructions later. Do not tell the police, or else. Martin.' As soon as he opens his front door, Martin feels that something's wrong. But he never expects the hand over his mouht, the rope aroundhiswrists, and the mysterious man who's after a large ransom. Before Martin knows it, he's a pawn in a dangerous game that becomes more and more terrifying with every turn...This novel is now reissued in a smaller format mass-market paperback.

The son of a murderer - that's what they call Simon. His father is in jail, accused of the murder of a rival cab driver. Then Simon meets Charley, grieving for her dead father, the murdered man. Against the odds Simon and Charley become friends. Together they determine to find out thereal story behind the murder. Together they face the danger that surrounds them, and bring back some hope for the future.* Michael Harrison has published three previous novels with OUP, as well as a large number of best-selling anthologies* Reissued simultaneously with two other Michael Harrison thrillers, It's My Life and Carried Away, with strong new cover look

Learn life lessons with the Heavenly Hares, as Gramma teaches the kids how to deal with Sly, whose out to prevent the well being of these "heavenly" rabbits. In this chapter, Holly Dove is left on her own to babysit. How will she put into practice what she's learned from God's Word when she's confronted with fear, patience, and a most unwelcome visitor?

Here is a beautiful collection of poems for young children, covering all aspects of Christmas. There are traditional carols and songs, and modern poems about children's experiences of Christmas presents and celebrations, food and families, and the snow and ice of winter. The poets includeEleanor Farjeon, Roger McGough, Charles Causley, Wes Magee, Michael Rosen, U. A. Fanthorpe, and Grace Nicholls.

Learn life lessons with the Heavenly Hares, as Gramma teaches the kids how to deal with Sly, whose out to prevent the well being of these "heavenly" rabbits. In this chapter, we discover how stubbornness and pride can lead to a fall, as God's Word says. Hat Head learns the hard way when showing off doesn't give him the results he was hoping for, causing his best friend to take a fall as well.

Simon's father has been accused of the murder of a rival cab driver and Simon faces a life branded as the son of a murderer. Then he meets Charley, grieving for her dead father, the murder victim, and they determine to find out the real story behind the murder. Together they can face up tothe danger which surrounds them, and bring back some hope for the future.Michael Harrison was born in Oxford in 1939. He has taught in North Queensland, London, Oxford, and Hartlepool but is now a part-time librarian in Oxford and enjoys visiting schools as a writer. He is married with two grown-up sons. His previous books include a history of witches, funny novels,retellings of Norse myths, a book of poems, Junk Mail, and a retelling of Don Quixote. Together with Christopher Stuart-Clark, he has anthologised many books for OUP, including The Oxford Treasury of Classic Poems. Facing the Dark is his second novel for OUP, and is now reissued in a smallermass-market format.

A wonderful treasury containing poems about all kinds of people, for all kinds of people, written by all kinds of people.Including a whole host of poets such as Ted Hughes, Charles Causley, Christina Rossetti, Maya Angelou, and Roger McGough, this beautifully-illustrated treasury is a celebration of humans in all their diversity. Here, you'll find people sad and happy, busy and idle, young and old - engaged in allmanner of activities, at their best and at their worst.* Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark have edited a large number of classic poetry anthologies for OUP, including the best-selling One Hundred Years of Poetry for Children.* A fantastic selection of poetry, including both old favourites and less familiar poems, from a host of well-known names* Beautifully illustrated throughout in black and white by a range of artists including Laura Stoddart* Michael Harrison and Christopher Stuart-Clark live in Oxfordshire