Books with author Michelle Harrison

Of all the Jaxes that ever existed, and Jax was unsure how many there might be, Jax thought she was a pretty unusual Jax. . . This is a story of a little magical girl with flowers in her hair, saggy-baggy jeans hanging on her tiny waist, and candy apple stains on her shirt. It is a story of a child who helps little girls of every age to find their hearts and believe in the miracles they create themselves. It is a tale of a single Jax and how she learned that the magic she creates is due to one thing:Love born of the illusive “Silvers”… oh, and, of course, sidewalk chalk, candy apples, saggy baggy jeans, dreams and hope.Jax has no real beginning and no end. She will always be remembered, but only if you keep playing hopscotch, embracing the love of all who surround you, and never ever stop moving. Hopscotch never ends. Neither does Jax.__________Michelle Howe—Cover Illustrator Michelle is a master's student at East Tennessee State University in sport physiology. She is also plans to continue her track and field career as a post-collegian, and has found success at both short and long hurdles. In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, sketching, and volunteering at her church. From a family of five, two brothers, mom and dad, she is originally from Washington State and plans to move back to the northwest following her graduate work._______________DETAILS OF THE JAX SERIES—A parallel and continuation of the “Consequence of Love Series”Jax lives in the old apple tree in Angela’s back yard. Angela and Julie, a pair of college students, find themselves suddenly given the task of being surrogate mothers to a girl so different that she could only have come from the immortal masters, Between Keeper Jhemeklha and Moon Keeper Jake. Jax’s beginning is far simpler than that. She was born of prayers from the tiniest of the fay clans, Harmony. As Harmony’s request was heard by the sparkling fingerlings in the magical waters of the Selway River, a playmate and comrade appeared to repair the disastrous mistakes of the adults in the immortal and fay/faery clans. Along with her best buddy, Harmony, Jax helps the little girls in her neighborhood find their hearts and the courage that lies naturally within. She then moves them into an adventure beyond the dreams of the fay and immortal masters of Harmony’s world.A household of four young college women play host to a family of little girls on their way to greatness. You will meet little girls like Monica, Sarah, Scientist Janis, and especially, Jillian-Anne MacDuff. Hopscotch, candy apples and baseball turn into a path that stuns all. Immortals and Fays, such as Consequence, Lady Takiko, Hope and the ever out-of- control twins, Lavender and Orchid, will take Jax on a journey that only a child could dream and no adult could conjure. Such is the life of Jax and her many helpers in a series of stories and novels where the children become the directors of success and the leaders of a failed adult world.For late teens and adults, the series begins with the “Consequences of Love” Novellas. The follow up and first novel is “Consequences of a Jax”. This first full novel is written for ten year olds and up. I stress AND UP. Although the first ten chapters seem to place “Consequences of a Jax” in a category for juvenile readers, once you find yourself halfway through, you will realize it’s connect with the “Consequences of Love” series of Novellas. You see life directly through the eyes of a child and watch as she wakes up to the injuries of a world vexed by the minds of those who forgot how to be innocent.You can find Jax and Harmony here:Blog: http://jaxandharmony.blogspot.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jax_Harmony

What does the world look like when the banks close, the lights go out, and food is no longer stocked in the grocery stores? Before the upheaval, things seemed normal—or as normal as they could seem for Noelle Martinez when her mom decides they should leave their comfortable home in Seattle and move north to rural Arlington right before Noelle starts high school. Noelle doesn’t want to move. New people mean new opportunities to be bullied. Thankfully, Noelle finds an ally in all-around great guy, Carl. For a while, life gets better. Until it doesn’t. Everything a millennial faces today—an economy built on massive debt, global warming, racism, political divisiveness, and an uncertain future—collides in a world changing, civilization collapsing torrent in the year 2018. Could this be the last generation of humans on Earth? Noelle navigates all of this sudden change—first without Carl, and then without her mom—and embarks upon a lone journey of survival. When Carl does return to a burnt out Arlington ruled by the Road Ravager motorcycle gang, he finds no family and no Noelle. Noelle and Carl’s harrowing journey back to each other and forward together into an apocalyptic future is as exciting as it is frightening. Will the young lovers find a safe haven in the small town of Darrington? Is there something like a future there for Noelle and Carl, their dog, Murphy—or even children? Early Reviews: "I completed reading your book just moments ago. Once I started it, I couldn't stop. ...I can't wait for book two!" — L.M. "I finished it this morning... very pleasantly surprised. Can't wait for the next installment." — K.P. "f you are into dystopian cli-fi for young adults (YA), here's a very good debut novel that will be part of series. My wife liked it, so there’s that. I did, too! ...I'm over the moon on this one!" — D.B. Note: this book is intended for mature young adults and adults. Some language and themes may be difficult for younger children under 13.

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

"Although human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease, many people are unaware of the effects it can have. Its symptoms are generally mild compared to other diseases, and many times, no symptoms are present, leading to the mistaken belief that HPV is not serious. However, it can cause several types of cancer in both men and women, so knowledge of how to prevent and treat it is crucial. Through informative sidebars, annotated quotes from medical experts, and detailed graphs, readers learn the true risks of this disease and what precautions they can take to protect themselves"--Provided by publisher.

I created this guided journal to be a fun and safe space for kids 7-12 to write their innermost thoughts and feelings without being judged! Filled with writing prompts to encourage and inspire the youngest readers and writers. Complete with drawing pages to allow their individual creativity to shine through. This journal is meant to accompany you during your everyday routine. Just find a quiet place, choose a writing prompt that fits your needs, free writing space, or a sketch page, and start expressing yourself through writing or drawing. This book is meant to help increase communication and bring awareness to your thoughts and feelings. I know your young writers will enjoy this journal as much as I did in creating this just for them. 7x10,125 pages, includes guided writing pages, blank pages, and drawing pages

James is no ordinary teenager. He is a very smart, nerdy Brit recently relocated to California who thinks big strategic thoughts about everything from dating to healthy eating and marriage. He has decided he is not going to be digging the other guy's ditches,he will be a CEO of a multinational corporation,earning mega bucks,but first he will be a millionaire before he leaves his teens. His head is bursting with brilliant new business ideas and he forms a company with his best friend Dave. The appointment of a new board member Emma, brings him face to face with his first true love and their developing relationship is hilarious and heartwarming. Part two jumps forward four years and follows James as a young man attending UCLA completing an internship with a private detective. Young adults will fall in love and identify with James and older readers will wish they were young again.

Martin is kidnapped in his own house by a mysterious stranger. He is taken to a canal boat to await ransom money from his father.The twist is that the person behind the kidnap is Martin's own mother. She's doing it for the money she thinks Martin's father has won on the National Lottery. But he says he hasn't won anything. Who is right? And how will Martin escape from his kidnapper? The plot twists and turns as time startsrunning out for Martin.This is a gripping and unusual thriller for 10-11 year olds.