Troon Harrison

Troon Harrison is an internationally published, award-winning author, editor, and educator with a diverse literary career spanning multiple genres and age groups. She has written 24 books, including picture books, junior chapter books, and teen-adult crossover novels, with works in historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary fiction. Her stories have been published in six languages across eight countries and have earned critical acclaim in prominent publications such as "The Globe and Mail", "Quill and Quire", and "Kirkus Reviews". Two of her picture books have been adapted into animated television shows airing on YTV.

Born in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia and raised primarily in Cornwall, England, Harrison holds degrees in sociology, primary education, and English literature. Her multifaceted background informs her writing, which often blends rich storytelling with educational depth. When not writing or teaching creative writing, she enjoys spending time with her horses, a passion that occasionally influences her work. Her books have been consistently recognized as notable by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, further cementing her reputation as a versatile and respected voice in literature.
Historical Horses Books
# Title Year
1 The Horse Road 2012
2 Red River Stallion 2016
3 Cold Freedom 2017
Tales of Terre Books
# Title Year
1 The Separated 2006
2 The Twilight Box 2007
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 A Bushel of Light 2000
2 Goodbye to Atlantis 2001
3 Eye of the Wolf 2003
4 Raven and Moon Mare 2019
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Nuclear Energy 2010
Picture Books
# Title Year
1 Don't Dig So Deep, Nicholas! 1997
2 Lavender Moon 1997
3 The Dream Collector 1998
4 Wonderful Junk 1998
5 The Memory Horse 1999
6 The Floating Orchard 2000
7 A Cat in the Stable 2001
8 Courage to Fly 2002
9 Poetry and Potatoes 2003
10 The Storm Lion Of Penzance 2005
11 The Birdman 2014
12 The Lion's Share: Animal Idioms 2020
13 Icing on the Cake: Food Idioms 2020
Our Canadian Girl Books
# Title Year
1 Home Free (By: Kathy Kacer) 2003
2 Ride the River 2004
3 A Bit Of Love and A Bit Of Luck (By: Kathy Kacer) 2005
4 The Button Necklace 2005
5 Open Your Doors (By: Kathy Kacer) 2006
6 A Friend In Need (By: Kathy Kacer) 2007
7 Dandelion Days 2007