Michael Lawrence - Children's Author

Name: Michael Lawrence

Likes: The idea of doing nothing at all. If only I had time.

Dislikes: There isn't enough room on the page for me to write them all down!

3 Words that best describe me: Dashing, daring, strong (sadly, three lies).

A secret that not many people know: I am a young wizard in disguise.

Michael Lawrence is the talented and fascinating author of books for children and young adults. Born and raised in England, his young adult trilogy, Withern Rise, features his childhood home. He also has a series for younger children about the odd character of Jiggy McCue and his misadventures.

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Featured Books, with extracts by Michael Lawrence

Jiggy McCue: Rudie Dudie
Michael Lawrence
This is the hilarious new title in the phenomenally successful and side-splittingly funny Jiggy McCue series. Jiggy is having real problems with the new drama teacher as she makes him do loads of really embarrassing things, and really rude things,...
Featured in: 9+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
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Jiggy Mccue: One for all and all for Lunch
Michael Lawrence
A new collection of stories, One for All and All for Lunch – each told by a different character from the Jiggy stories. It’s a real treat for existing fans or indeed for any 9+ reader who is new to Jiggy. But...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: The Killer Underpants
Michael Lawrence
Featuring Jiggy McCue and his pals Pete and Angie, The Killer Underpants will get every boy and girl aged upwards of 9 years old laughing their clothes off!!! The underpants from hell are taking control and that's only half of...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: The Toilet Of Doom
Michael Lawrence
In The Toilet of Doom Jiggy gets in all sorts of trouble when he clicks on a toilet icon that appears on his computer screen.  To view loads of other Jiggy titles click here.   Get ready boys and girls to laugh your...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: The Meanest Genie
Michael Lawrence
There is a tradition in Jiggy's hometown - the night before a boy starts school he goes to the Piddle Pool near the old quarry and pees in the pool for good luck. But when Jiggy went...he couldn't go, and he's been unlucky...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: The Snottle
Michael Lawrence
Jiggy meets a new girl in school but she’s no ordinary classmate. Her snot (and there's lots of it every time she sneezes) can do something very out of the ordinary.  Thank heaven the Snottle is around.  To view loads of other Jiggy...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 9+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: The Curse of the Poltergoose
Michael Lawrence
It may be Jiggy’s birthday but he’s not having a good time and it gets worse when he thinks about the nightmare that was last year’s celebrations. To view loads of other Jiggy titles click here.   Get ready boys and girls to...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 9+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: Nudie Dudie
Michael Lawrence
Jiggy has a problem.  Clothes he puts on keep disappearing and in public too.  Embarrassed? No. Even so he must do something about it - but what?  To view loads of other Jiggy titles click here.   Get ready boys and girls to...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: Neville the Devil
Michael Lawrence
When Jiggy and his musketeer friends Angie and Pete go on holiday it all goes wrong, all because of an old enemy of theirs. To view loads of other Jiggy titles click here.   Get ready boys and girls to laugh your clothes...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 9+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: Ryan's Brain
Michael Lawrence
Ryan is Jiggy’s arch enemy and when Jiggy accidentally knocks him out on the football field he thinks his troubles are over.  If only...  To view loads of other Jiggy titles click here.   Get ready boys and girls to laugh your clothes...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: The Iron, the Switch And the Broom Cupboard
Michael Lawrence
Jiggy only jumped into the school broom cupboard for two minutes to avoid a teacher. So when he emerges from his hasty hiding spot into a parallel universe, he's not impressed! And there's not a lion or a witch in sight...In this new...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: Kid Swap
Michael Lawrence
Brilliantly funny and typical of the author, it’s full of his razor sharp wit. Jiggy McCue is much loved by boys and girls alike and when Jiggy finds he’s been signed up by his parents for a reality TV show with a twist,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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Jiggy McCue: Kid Swap
Michael Lawrence
Brilliantly funny and typical of the author, it’s full of his razor sharp wit. Jiggy McCue is much loved by boys and girls alike and when Jiggy finds he’s been signed up by his parents for a reality TV show...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Books of the Month | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/07/2008
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Young Wizards
Michael Lawrence
Interest Age 9+ Reading Age 8+. This is non-stop comedy involving twin boys who discover that when they reach 12 and a half they have the most extraordinary talents, but using their powers without causing chaos all around could be...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 22/05/2008
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Young Dracula
Michael Lawrence
Interest Age 9+ Reading Age 8+. It is printed on cream paper, which is proven to be more restful on the eye. The font is specially designed to encourage a smooth and easy read. There are frequent page breaks, short,...
Featured in: 9+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 25/03/2002
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The Killer Underpants (A Jiggy McCue story)
Michael Lawrence
Featuring Jiggy McCue and his pals Pete and Angie, The Killer Underpants will get every boy and girl aged upwards of 9 years old laughing their clothes off!!! The underpants from hell are taking control and that's only...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 9+ readers | Reluctant Readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 26/10/2000
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