Books with author Michael Harris

Emily believes in magic—the magic of the moon, of the animals she talks to, and of her lovely old town, Lunenburg. She also believes in the magic of the Friendly Forest, but she's worried that it might not be enough to stop the owner of the new whatzit factory from chopping down the trees she loves so much! Will all the forest's animals, a little stardust and a lot of courage be enough to save the Friendly Forest, just in time for Christmas? Michael Harris is a well-known author and journalist. He lives in Ottawa, Ontario. Eric Orchard is a graduate of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. He lives in Halaifax, Nova Scotia.

With her martyr-doctor mother gone to save lives in some South American country, Poe Holly suddenly finds herself on the suburban doorstep of the father she never knew, who also happens to be a counselor at her new high school. She misses Los Angeles. She misses the guys in her punk band. Weirdly, she even misses the shouting matches she used to have with her mom.But Poe manages to find a few friends: Theo, the cute guy in the anarchy Tshirt, and Velveeta, her oddly likeable neighbor—and a born victim who’s the butt of every prank at Benders High. But when the pranks turn deadly at the hands of invincible football star Colby Morris, Poe knows she’s got to fix the system and take down the hero.With insightfulness, spot-on dialogue, and a swiftly paced plot, Michael Harmon tells the story of a displaced girl grappling with a truly dangerous bully.

Stranger Things meets The Departed. A hugely original thriller, with film rights already snapped up by New Line CinemaDaniel Fitzsimmons seems like an ordinary American teenager. He loves his brother, his friends, his school work. But Daniel has powers. Powers that he does not understand and is not sure he can control. Daniel can't risk telling those around him what is happening, but when a mysterious stranger offers an insight into what he is experiencing, he becomes Daniel's unofficial mentor. And when a tragedy threatens to derail his life, and with the police growing ever more interested in his past, Daniel's powers will finally come into their own.

Just before Karis’s birthday she is told she can have whatever present she wishes for. She asks her friend Cassie to help her decide on the perfect gift, and Cassie comes up with a brilliant idea. This lovely children’s story has been beautifully illustrated with very attractive, bright and colourful full page pictures, which will appeal to young children. The storyline is simple and easy to read, explaining the importance of friendship and sharing.

I created this journal for all the beautiful little girls in this world to let them know how unique and amazing they are. I want every girl to know it’s okay to be different as long as you are true to yourself. This journal is full of positive affirmations to give them all the encouragement they need to be their very best self. Complete with journal pages to record your personal thoughts and feelings. This journal will make the perfect gift! 7x10Positive Affirmations Writing Pages

A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by the New York Times–bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo and It's an Orange Aardvark! Funny, insightful, and colorful, Red: A Crayon's Story, by Michael Hall, is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way. Red will appeal to fans of Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, and The Day the Crayons Quit, and makes a great gift for readers of any age!Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries! Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue! This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self can be read on multiple levels, and it offers something for everyone.

*“An excellent read.”—School Library Journal, StarredIt's true: After 17-year-old Ben’s father announces he’s gay and the family splits apart, Ben does everything he can to tick him off: skip school, smoke pot, skateboard nonstop, get arrested. But he never thinks he’ll end up yanked out of his city life and plunked down into a small Montana town with his dad and Edward, the Boyfriend. As if it’s not bad enough living in a hick town with spiked hair, a skateboard habit, and two dads, he soon realizes something’s not quite right with Billy, the boy next door. He’s hiding a secret about his family, and Ben is determined to uncover it and set things right. In an authentic, unaffected, and mordantly funny voice, Michael Harmon tells the compelling story of an uprooted and uncomfortable teenaged guy trying to fix the lives around him—while figuring out his own.*“Tracking Ben’ transformation from rebellious city boy to hardworking cowboy, Harmon digs beneath the stereotypes. . . . Skillful, often witty insights into human nature.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred

Starting in the present and moving backward in time, this is the thrice-told tale of three women...15 year old part-black Rayona, searching for a way to find herself...her American Indian mother Christine, consumed by both tenderness and resentment toward the people she loves...and the fierce and mysterious Ida, the mother and grandmother whose haunting secrets, ancient betrayals, and undying dreams echo silently through the years, bonding and braiding together the three strands of their shared past - - and their future.