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An incredible website – and two incredible sounding books! I can’t wait to read them and know, as a teacher, how much my pupils will love reading them too. Very exciting stuff!!!

Hi harriet this is abbie, josephs friend. You are a brilliant singer, author, mum and person. Well done.

Wow i cant wait to read it

This is brilliant….all my Christmas presents for millions of nephews and neices solved in one book! Congratulations. Lovely website (enjoyed the “about me” section…it’s always fascinating to read about the author) and can’t wait to read your debut novel..how exciting!

One of the most impressive author’s websites I’ve ever seen (and I’ve seen a few!). Very much looking forward to buying this book for my children and reading it myself.

Hi Hattie
Gr8 website. cant wait to read the book. see u in august.
Mark (josephs friend)

Dear Harriet, Great site and loved the photos! You haven’t changed a bit. Best of luck with Exit 43!

Great website, Harriet. Can’t wait for the release

Gripping, fun, modern with echoes of the classical. Let me see the rest!

A very interesting and well presented web site Harriet.
looking forward to reading the book and maybe meeting you at Winchester – can’t remember if we met last year?

Paul.

Thank you for all your wonderful comments on my new website!

Hi! It’s Catherine, Gabriel’s friend! You are a good singer. I heard you sing at Gabriel’s party in the car! I can’t wait until your book comes out. Good work!

Thanks, Catherine! Hope you can come to the Eccleshall launch on 12th September. (see Events for details)

Believe me you have an AMAZING talent for writing novels. Just that little snippet of Exit 43 is BRILLIANT i am writing a book too. The main character is a boy called Joseph. Ha ha. x

Sounds great, Abbie! Thanks for the comments! Hat x

Hi Hattie!
Its Georgia .Great web. Can’t wait to read the books they seem FAB !

Thanks, Georgia. The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 is out on September 7th and The Extraordinary Legacy of Elvira Phoenix will be published in September 2010. Leave me another comment when you’ve read EXIT!

Hi! It’s Gabriel [your daughter!!!] Can’t wait till the book is out!

Hi! It’s Hannah, Ian’s eldest daughter here! The Eccleshall Library thing is 3 days before my birthday!

That’s great, Hannah. You’ll have to come along and we’ll celebrate together! Thanks for your other message too, sent via the contact sheet. It’s wonderful that you want to be an author too. Try keeping a diary. It’s a brilliant way to stay in touch with your thoughts and write a little bit every day. Looking forward to meeting you in September.

Thanks Gabriel. But you are a total toad to nick my laptop in order to leave me a message…xxx

Hi Harriet. I love the website, it’s brilliant! I look forward to popping over on a regular basis. Can’t wait for Exit 43 to come out!

Hi Jon, Thanks very much. I’ve just received the very first copy from the printers – it’s a wonderful feeling! Hope all is going well with you.

Fantastic website, Harriet. I’m really looking forward to reading Exit 43.
Good luck with it all and best wishes.
Tracy xx

Thanks, Tracy! It’s all really hotting up now. Incredibly exciting… H x

hi its catherine when I get the book i will read it over and over again hope Gabriel’s well see you soon.
Catherine
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Good luck for the launch, Harriet – wishing you all the best. And I love the website!

Linda (SCBWI)

Thanks very much for the good wishes, Linda. Harriet

Hi again Catherine! You’ll be pleased to know I’ve just finished the first draft of my second book, and have a really great idea for a third – so hopefully you won’t have to read Exit 43 too many times!

hi harriet
can’t wait for the launch in september.
ed x

Very glad you can make it, Ed. Joseph will also be really pleased. Hat x

Hello Hattie,
I love your website and thank you for the tips you gave me. They really helped.
Rebecca Cordeiro

Hi Rebecca, They were only to give you a start – but very glad they helped. Hat x

Hi Hattie!

Congratulations! You seem to have hit the Jackpot. We are looking forward to reading Exit 43. Never too old for a good book!!

Love,

Liz

Hello Harriet! How are you doing?
I love The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43.

Hi Danny! It was great to meet you yesterday at your school’s visit to Waterstone’s. Your class asked really interesting questions. Really glad you’re enjoying the book! Keep in touch!

Amazing website. What a joy to see it. It doesn’t surprise me as I was a friend of your mother’s at school and she was really gifted in everything she did and never gave up. This is obviously a family trait! I remember hearing about the book months ago and I can’t wait to buy it for my grandchildren. Good luck for the future. I have a feeling you deserve it.

Hi, Vanora! I remember your name VERY well from conversations I’ve had with mum. Thank you very much for your kind words.

I’m reading one of your books now. I love it. Thank you xxx

Hello Emily! I’m so glad you’re enjoying Exit 43 so much. I’m about to go off and talk to another school about it today.

I love your book even though I have not read the whole story, just a page but it is great and I have met u at Glascote Library on the 6th October with Lakeside Primary School. So love your book – keep writing!

Hi Charlotte! Really glad you’ve enjoyed the start of the book – and very impressed to hear from you only a few hours after meeting you! Let me know how you like the rest of the story. x

Hi ! I think you were really good when you came to my school.

I absolutely love your book! I like the idea of an underworld under the ground and all the characters (ghosts) that live there. I think it’s really clever putting a bit of sadness in with the fantasy and the fact that Finn and Jessie are actually related. I couldn’t even put the book down- I was reading it with a torch under the covers at night! I’m going to recommend it to my friends!

Thanks Sebastian! So glad you love EXIT 43. I used to read under the covers at night too!

Hi Harriet! My name is Sarah from Moreton-in-Marsh. Remember, I’m the one who won the poster in the memory game!!!

I’ve only just managed to read the first couple of pages and I love it already!

You are now one of my favourite authors!!!;0)

Your books are awesome.

You came to my school, St David’s, in Moreton-in-Marsh and because it sounded so good I just had to come and get it signed!

Thank you, James! Which bit are you up to?

Hi Sarah! I remember you winning that poster! Glad you are enjoying the book so much!

Hi! It’s Sarah from Moreton-in-Marsh (again);0)
I love The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43already and I haven’t even finished it!!!!
Apparently Moreton has been changed to Exit 3, I want it to change to Exit 17
(17 is my lucky number). Anyway I love the book and I am definitely getting your new book when it comes out!!!
Stay in touch
(You’re my new favourite author by the way)
Stay in touch!!!
x

Hi Harriet! It’s the boy who put the things in your Artefacts Box. P.S I want to be a 10 year old author

Hi Harriet
You came to my school today and I was excited to meet you. Harborne is Exit 5 but I wanted it to be Exit 21. I bought a book from you and you signed it!! I was soooo happy!!!!
With love, Guneet

Hi Guneet! Thanks for leaving a message. I’ve logged Harborne as Exit 5. We’d better keep to that as the others heard what we had all decided too. Sometime I will get all the Exits on my website so you can see them. Hope you enjoy the book and glad the school didn’t fall down when I sang to you!

Hi again Sarah! Thanks for leaving me another message. My computer has recovered now. It very nearly died at the weekend and got sent down to the Underworld…Not sure what to do about Moreton’s Exit number. I will leave it open for now – maybe your class could have vote?

Hi,
You are coming to my school next week to sign some books and to talk about it.
I can’t wait. See you then!

Hi there Lauren! Great to hear from you! Really looking forward to coming to your school and talking about EXIT 43. Everyone who wants a book will get one – and I will write your names in the front and sign my own name underneath. I am bringing a box of special props with me to spice things up a bit!!!

The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 was amazing! I enjoyed it soooooooo much! It only took me 6 days to read. It was extremely imaginative! You came to my school a week ago (9:10:09) and I held the door for you – Remember me? Please can you try to write such a good one again? If you do I will be the first to get it! From Hannah .

Hi Hannah! SO glad you loved EXIT 43 so much. I think you’ll like the second book too (out January 2011). And you’ll be pleased to know I am working on a third right now! Keep in touch! Love, Harriet x

Hi! I am reading your first book, The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 and I love it. It is so exiting. You came to our school Harborne Primary School which we called Exit 5. I can not wait for your other book to come out. It sounds really cool.

Sorry it’s long. You’re one of my best authors ever.

P.S please write back

BYE

Dear Hetty, I said I’d write back, didn’t I?! Fantastic news that you love the book so much. I have logged Harborne as Exit 5, don’t worry! Maybe I’ll come and talk to you all again when the second book is out. Meanwhile I’d better get on with writing the third! Love,
Harriet

I have ordered one of your books which you are going to sign. Can’t wait to see you tomorrow.

P.S I’m the one who sent you the one on October 16th

Hi Hat! You are coming to our school tomorow. I’m having a signed book from u bye Lil x

ive got the book and you even visited my school on 22/10/09 and you even signed my book im reading it now and its great so far … cant wait to see what happens!

Hi Harriet! Your talk at Bishop Lonsdale was really amazing and it gave me lots of inspiration for if I do any writing at school. I look forward to reading ‘The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43′.

from jack harvey

Hi Jack,
Your school was absolutely fantastic today! It was wonderful to talk to you all and very exciting to sign all those books!

Dear Harriet,
When i am older i really really want to be an author. Thank you for visiting Bishop Lonsdale. I am in year 3 and my name is Harry. The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 is very fasanating. I think you are the best author in the whole wide world.

from Harry

Hello Harry,
Wow! You managed to leave a message on my site almost before I got home! Hope you become an author one day too – it’s the best job in the world! Love Harriet x

Hi! I am Molly. You visited my school today!!
thx for visiting and your book is amazing!!!
I am reading your book right now!
Pupils have really appreciated
you coming and signing the books!!

Hope you visit again thx!
p.s nice singing warm up!

Hi there Molly! Brilliant that you are enjoying EXIT 43 so much – and glad you liked my noisy singing! Eccleshall is Exit 92, don’t forget! (membrane is just behind the Co-op)

Hi Harriet,
Me again, remember that Eccelshall is Exit 92 and it is behind the Co-op. Half way through book already.
LOVE IT!!!
From Lauren

Hi its Molly again,
By the way I’ve been to the Co-op today with my mum, who says hi!
Your singing was loud but very goooood!
I am on page 37
My friend, Elise was realllllly exsited for you to visit!
Love Molly,

p.s I really love your book (though I’ve already said that!!)

Hi Harriet,
I really enjoyed it when you came along to Bishop Lonsdale. P.s It was a great afternoon! I love your book it’s amazing and good singing by the way.

from Samuel Hart

Hello Lauren! It was fab meeting you on Thursday. I think your school is ace – and I think you are all very lucky to have Mr Chesters too!

Hi Samuel! I’m really pleased you love the book – and glad you enjoyed the singing too. I think I shall have to come back soon and sing a bit more!

I read your book in two days and I really enjoyed it. I can’t wait till 2011 for the next one. Thank you for coming to Bishop Lonsdale. I think you should carry on with Jessie going to visit Finn and Finn sometimes going to see Jessie.

Thanks for the message, Charlie. I have lots of ideas for another Exit book, and I think your suggestions are excellent. I will come back to your school to talk about the next book when it’s out.

Hi Harriet, Halfway through your book – thank you for signing it to me and my brother. Can’t wait for your other books to come out.

Hi Emily, Don’t worry – I am hard at work on the next books!

hi harriet just finished reading the boy who fell down exit 43, cant wait untill your second book comes out the extrordinary legacy of elvira pheonix lets hope it’ll be as great as the first book
from jack harvey

Hello Harriet

As you will know you visited St David’s School and I love your books. They are the best books in the whole world!
from michael (:

Hi Michael! Thanks for your message. I think you will really enjoy the second book too. When it’s out (around January 2011) I’ll come back to your school if you like!

Hi! It’s Georgia from Bishop Lonsdale.
I really liked your book. It was
incredible. I cant wait for the next book
to come out. Please tell me what the name
of the book is. LOTS OF LOVE GEORGIA XXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Hello Georgia! The second book is called The Extraordinary Legacy of Elvira Phoenix. I have thought of a really fab title for the third book too, but that’s a secret for a while longer!

Hi its georgia.Iv just read your measge .
I bet your next book is great.
Your website is FABULES.
I wish you coud come to are school agin.

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yes that would be great harriet ty x

Hi Harriet! Thank you so much for coming to Weston Road. I really enjoyed it. Hope you will come back soon.

Hi Mark! I loved coming to your school. I will get the new exit number up on my site asap!

Hi I was at Weston Road you were awesome and I am looking forward to reading your book!

Hi Helen! It was great to meet you!

Fantastic book but my mom wants it so much! The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 is the best book ever!

Hi Ethan! Your school is fantastic and I love the library too!

We saw you at weston road high school today!!!

hi thank you so much for your talk

Hi Harriet hope you are well. thank you so much for your reply. Hope I’ll see you sometime in Eccleshall soon thanks
xxxxxx
Mark

Hi Harriet,
Thanks for signing my book yesterday it was the greatest day of my life so far, seeing an author that was in fact you.
I haven’t started reading your book yet but i will definitely read it as soon as i can and i will be sure to get your next book – The Extraordinary Legacy Of Elvira Phoenix.
Also, i will tresaure the signed copy to all my heart.
I recomend Exit 13 for our library.
Thanks again for coming,
Jake
Year 9

Hi Harriet! I have heard a lot of good things about your book as my friends have bought the book and had it signed by you. I really want to read your book as it sounds very interesting. I would have bought it and had it signed but I have been ill so it has not been possible but Ms Baker said that I could still get one from you x.

Hello Jake,
Thanks for your fantastic message. It was wonderful to meet you too. I think Weston Road now has three exits, including Exit 13 in the library! (unlucky for some…)

Thanks.
I will tell Mr.Chesters about that.
Entered your comp!

Hi Lauren,
I’d better send Mr Chesters an email about the competition or he might not speak to me again!

Dear Ami,
Thanks for your message. I am so sorry you were ill and missed my talk, but yes, I will be bringing more signed books in soon if you put your name on the list in the library. Keep in touch!

Hi Harriet
Congratulations on being shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award! Thank you for giving me some writing tips,I will try and apply them to my next story.
I will be entering the competition soon.
Love
Joanna x

Hi again Joanna! Let me know if you need any more writing tips, and remember – just keep at it!

hi harriet it me again i have put my name down on the list for your book. i love writing stories but they never seem to be anygood but ms baker says they are but as soon as ive written the first 4 paragraphs they dont make sense. and they go all wrong i have written something good before but i couldnt print it because i dont own a printer. but since i keep paractising they just get worse.thankyou x

i loved your book.i know you`ve visted our school 3 times alresdy but hope you can come again

Hi again Harriet,
I haven’t started your book yet but i have shown it to many of my relatives, i will definitely read it after i have finished the book i am reading.
Hope to see you again soon and maybe i could see you if i actually become an author.

Hi heard half of the story becuase you came into High Ash School i havent got the book yet but i do have your post card. I hope you can visit us.
from Natalia
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I have an idea for another book called
the girl who fell down exit 43.

From Krish Choudhary xxxx

You came in our School and i am in that school and i wanted to say that but i did not have time and i am going to india on 25th november so bye bye
and please come back to my School.

from Krish Choudhary.

I enjoyed the story and does jess achly see her parents? i was the person at high ash school how won the poster i love you’re story

it is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finished the book in one day. I finish most of the Harry Potters in 2 days. Except the last one. Took me a day and a half.

Ami – JUST KEEP AT IT!!! I bet your stories are really good!

hi harriet

love your book you came to high ash scool and signed the boy who fell down exit 43

Hi there Ellie! I liked your school a lot. Really glad you love the book!

Dear Krish,
That is so exciting that you are going to India on 25th November. It is a special day for me too, as it’s my birthday! I have never been to India, but my brother and mum have been – and they both think it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Have a great time, and when you come back let me know an Exit number somewhere in India to go on that page of the website. x

Hello Daphne,
Jessie doesn’t get to see her parents in this book, no. But who knows what might happen in the future?

I’m Krish’s sister. I’m moving to India with him i would really like to meet you agian happy birthday for you because its your brithday on the 25th november and thats the day we leave but I will still leave comments for you
love from natalia
xxx

Why not you go to india and your family
go to india some time like on your next
birthday or in the holidays it will be fun.

from krish

i will be coming back in may so please can you try to come to High Ash school bcause i might come to see my friends

love
from natalia
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I will send you a exit number from india
and my sister’s will try to find a number.

from krish and his two sister’s natalia
and jigyasa.

And make a title called thhe girl who fell down bla bla bla i will tell you later.I did that because i don’t know what the number is going to be.

from Krish,natalia and jigyasa

I liked your singing

When i am going to come back to UK why
dont you come to shenly brook end and meet us and have a tea party and bring your family.

from krish choudhary

The Girl Who Fell Down Exit 88 in Taj Mahal tell me if you like it
from natalia
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I love your book the boy who fell down exit 43.you came to are school last friday.

hi harriet
i have read half of the book exactly
and all my friends on friday said they loved it.i can not wait till your next book

ellie
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it is sooooo sad that Jess does not find her family but does she like Finn Oliver or are they friends?

i have not got the boy who fell down exit 43 but my step sister daphne pemberton-smith she won the poster in willow class has it so i’ve read a little bit i’m a big fan of you’re first book

Dear harriet
i have stuk my poster near my bed.
what is youre favrit singer and book?
love daphne pemberton-smith
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dear Harriet i love your book. You really describe the places you talk about. You’re the best Harriet.

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Dear Harriet
how is alfie?
Does he think he is still related to peppa pig?

love daphne
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hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Harriet.
Sorry i got tooo excited again like when i first saw you

love daphne pemberton-smith you’re biggest fan in the uk
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The Extraordinary Legacy of Elvira Phoenix (published early 2011)what type of book? is it A HORROR BOOK because my step mum is wondering?

Dear Daphne,
Yes, Alfie still thinks he is George Pig! My favouite book is The BFG by Roald Dahl and I have LOADS of favourite singers.

dear harriet

My favourtie book is the boy who fell down exit 43

You came to St. Johns primary school on Friday, i was so excited!!! The boy who fell down exit 43 is so exciting!!!!!!! I even wake up in the middle of the night to read it!!!

PS: No.1 fan here in Keele!!!

Hi! It’s Jess from High Ash School thank you for coming in it was really interesting. I’m on page 70! Also your singing is really good do you have any albums out if not you should get an album or a single.
from jess ( high ash school)

Hi Harriet from Ben. I love your book! The best chapter is The Other Side.

Hi! It’s me! I have asked for one of your books from Ms Baker and I will/should get one. I love the cover of the book. It is my favourite colour GREEN! Thank you for saying I probably do write pretty well.

Hi it’s Georgia.
I see you’ve got lots of messages I’ve already read your first book 3 times!!!!!
lots of love Georgia xxxxxcx

Georgia! I am really impressed that you have already read EXIT 43 three times! Perhaps you should try reading it backwards?!

Exit 1234
Just behind the 3rd stone at Stonehenge.

I totally love the Stonehenge idea, Jess. Can you re-send it to the EXIT NUMBERS AROUND THE WORLD page, so that I remember to add it to the list when my web designer next updates it? Thanks a lot!

I’m already on page 100! Bang!! It’s so exciting… please reply.

Oh and Harriet, could you tell me a bit about your next book??

Hello Marynka,
You’re definitely getting to the exciting bits! The next book is really scary. There is a ghost and a serious treasure hunt and a strange room at the top of an old house…

Hi I will be leaving today because I’m moving to India. I just wanted to say happy birthday because it’s your birthday today, I will still leave comments from India.
love from natalia
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Natalia – THANK YOU! That is so sweet of you to remember. I hope you have a good flight and that you settle well into your new life. It is VERY exciting! Please keep in touch via the website and maybe we will get to meet one day. Don’t forget to enter the competition. Love, Harriet xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Harriet! I am leaving
and I am going to India my flight is going to have a small tv and it is at night, I am taking some toys, games and
shoes.
so HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.
FROM KRISH CHOUDHARY

Thank you Krish! Have an amazing flight!

Hello Harriet
I am on chapter 4. My friend said that Finn and Jessie are family!
love daphne

Hi Daphne,
They just might be! Read on!
Harriet x

Hi! It’s me, Krish. My flight landed on thursday the 26th november and I have settled down in my home sweet home and I have got three bedrooms, two bathrooms
and two friges. I like being in my house. We are having fun with my mum’s friend and her son. I like playing with him however we sometimes have a fight like I am going to ride the scooter and he wants to ride the scooter too. from krish

Hi Krish,
Glad you are settling in OK. I used to fight like that with my brother all the time!

Hi Harriet, I’ve arrived in India and been bitten by 5 mosqitos and that’s bad. I am looking forward to my new school.
love from
Natalia xxxxxxxxxx

Hello Harriet
I just wanted to tell you that I went to see a school. I loved that school and I’ve got a test tomorrow. I’ll tell you more news later.
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natalia
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Hi Harriet, This is my book title -The Twins Who Fell Down Exit 199 In The Shadow Of The Taj Mahal. I was thinking you could come to India and you can sleep in the guest room. Book your tickets for your family and we will write the story together. You write the story and I will tell you the story and we will make a lot of stories.
FROM KRISH CHOUDHARY.

That’s brilliant Natalia! Hope the test goes well!

Hi Krish, I think you should start the story yourself right now. Just write for ten minutes every day like I did. It will get longer and longer – and one day you will have a whole book! Love the title!

Hey, I go to book club at my high school and we’re about to do your new book. I just thought I’d let you know that if you added me and my friends that would be, like, unreal! So, can’t wait to read ur book, looks FaBtAbUlOuS!
P.S. Mia, Helen, Jake, Emily, Jess and Sophie and Miss North say yo too.

Hi Milly (and also Mia, Helen, Jake, Emily, Jess, Sophie and Miss North),
Great to hear from you and really glad you’re about to read EXIT 43. Hope you enjoy it and keep in touch! Where is your school?

Hi! Thanks for coming to our school. It was very interesting! The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 sounds like a great book – I want to know what happens next!!!!!!

Hi Jess! I loved coming to your school. If you didn’t get a book yesterday and want a copy you can tell your headmaster to put you on the list and I will come back into school and sign some more copies before Christmas.

Hi,
This is Abigail from Prees. Remember Exit 95 is behind the oldest grave in the graveyard.

Hi Abigail! Yes, that’s fine! It was great to meet you on Thursday!

Hi Harriet – Just wanted to tell you that I’ve got my admission so I’ll be going to school on 7th December and on 9th December it’s my birthday. Isn’t that cool!
from natalia
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That’s very cool, Natalia. Hope you have a really lovely day!

Hi Harriet
I think that this is a brill website and my brothers said that you came to their school for a visit! They go to St Johns Primary in Keele.We have two signed copies of your book and I’m in line to read it next. Do you visit secondary schools? If so how do I get you to come to Madeley High?
Best Wishes
Caitlin xxxx

Hello Caitlin,
Yes, I certainly visit secondary schools. Usually I talk to the Year 7s and sometimes the Year 8s come in too. Why don’t you approach your English teacher or school librarian (they are the people who usually get in touch with me to arrange a visit), show them the website and suggest they get in touch with me. I would love to come to Madeley! Also it might be a good idea to show your teachers the competition page! It would be cool to get your school’s name in the front of my next book, don’t you think?

Hi Harriet,
You really inspire me but I now know it takes a bit more than that.
I really enjoyed you coming to my school so thank you!!!!!
from
Abigail
from Prees Primary School

Hi Abigail,
It sounds to me like you have the writing bug! Keep in touch via this Comments page and let me know how you are getting on! I thought your school was great.

Hi Harriet, I have got some sad news. On Thursday our dog Shandy died. I was sad a lot.
On 26th January it’s my birthday and a public day in India so the whole of India will be celebrating my birthday and I will get a lot of gifts from my friends and family.
FROM KRISH

Oh, Krish, I am SO sorry to hear about your dog. It must be very hard for you right now, but I’m sure you have lots of wonderful memories of Shandy which will help you in time. Have a good birthday on 26th January.

I haven’t yet got the book, but all my friends say it’s great. Looking forward to getting The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43! from Carys

Hi Carys,
Hope you’ve had a lovely Christmas and that you enjoy reading the book!

Hi
Happy New year!!!! How are you? I am fine. I love your book!!!!
Jessica from Prees School

Hi Jessica,
Happy New Year to you, too! Hope it’s a great one!

Hi Harriet, I am in the part of the book where all the water flows through Exit 43. Do you get your ideas in the middle of writing the book or do you plan your story first?

Hi Grace,
I always plan my story first, but not in so much detail that I can’t change things a bit as I go along. Before starting a story I certainly think it’s important to know what’s going to happen at the end.

Happy new year!

It was really good meeting you in person when you came to our school (KEHS)and we loved your mini box of artefacts. Thank you for coming!!!!

To Harriet
Thanks for replying. I will hopefully be able to get in touch with the librarian and hopefully you will be able to come.
From Caitlin
Ps happy new year

Hi Natalia,
Happy New Year to you too!

Hi Grace and Saffron,
Glad you liked the mini box of artefacts – the moss has now got seriously manky, and I think I need to get a new bar of chocolate too!

Hello Caitlin,
Good to hear from you again. Hope to come to your school soon!

I can’t believe it’s snowing!!
Hi Harriet, do you think you will ever make a movie of the book The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43??

Hi Grace,
It’s not up to me whether EXIT 43 gets made into a movie or not – but here’s hoping! It would make a great one, don’t you think?! Snowing here too…

Yes, I think it would be a great movie! Our school got closed so I have been reading your book for most of the day.

Hello Hattie! Haven’t spoken to you in aaagggess How are you? Ivie and Hollie are fine. Write back. Ab xx

Hi Abbie,
Great to hear from you. We are all fine, but glad the stupid snow has gone! The kids send Ivie and Hollie a little kiss!

This is truly an extraordinary website. It is amazing how much effort you have put into it. As my mother is a teacher she has talked about you and your books. I cannot wait to read it.
Yours Truly
Catriona

Lovely to hear from you, Catriona. Thanks for your great comment – and hope you enjoy the book!

hello harriet
sooooo sorry that I couldn’t reply to you.

Hello Natalia,
Hope you’re OK and enjoying your new school in India. Why don’t you show your teacher the Competition page of this website? It would be so great to have some entries from India! We could even get some posters sent over for you!

Hi Harriet, how are you? Hope you are doing well. By the way, I think my teacher just MAY be reading your book! Bye x

Hi Catriona,
I’m fine thanks. Hope you’re OK too. Cool about your teacher!

Hi! It’s me, Krish. Tomorrow is my birthday and I can’t sleep.
LOVE KRISH.

Hi Krish! Happy birthday tomorrow!

Hi Harriet, I remember you! Market Drayton is exit 21. I miss you and I hope to see you soon.

Hello Sammy,
I remember you too! Thanks for the Exit number.

Hi Harriet
Wanted to tell you that it’s Republic Day in India. I hope to see the Blue Peter show in March on the t.v.

Hi Harriet, Hope you’re doing well. I’ m OK and I hope you are too. I’ m doing well in writing. I have just gone into top group! I was thinking about being an author, do you think I should? Oh I think it would be fun but hard. Anyway please reply to my question. Thanks and bye x

Hi Catriona,
I think you’re quite right to say that being a writer is hard but fun. I couldn’t put it any better myself! GO FOR IT! The very best things you can do to help yourself are to read lots and to keep a diary. Let me know how you get on.

Thanks Harriet. There are so many choices in life! By the way I definitely think you made the right choice! Let me know when you have got ideas for a book. I would LOVE it if I could have some… anyway type back xx Thanks, Catriona.

Hi, I love your book so far. I can’t wait to finish it! I go to your old primary school, Steephill.
George

Hi, it’s me, your biggest fan Georgia.
I’ve read your book 5 times now, it’s great x 2.
lots of love
Georgia xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Dear Catriona,
Hope you get some good book ideas soon. They always come when you least expect them!

Dear George,
Brilliant to hear from someone who goes to Steephill. I had such a fab time there. I reckon it is the best school in the whole world. Have you seen the picture of the church at the bottom of the field on my website? I can send you all some bookplates to stick in your copies of the book if you would like. Keep in touch!

Georgia – fantastic to hear from you. Guess what? My second book will be out next January and my third, which is called The Hex Factor, will be out in 2012, so you’ve got lots of reading ahead of you!

Hi
If they want to answer the competition then they will have to read the book! Love Natalia xxxxxxxxx

Great! Lots of reading for me!!!
I bet your second and third books are great!!!!!!!
Lots of love, Georgia.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

I haven`t read the whole book yet, but I`m up to page 19. I can`t wait to finish it. I think that you are a very talented writer.
Love from Hannah xxxxx

Hi Hannah,
Thanks for the lovely message. Hope you enjoy the rest of the book!

thank you so much for coming to bishop lonsdale c of e primary school i have still got my “the boy who fell down exit 43″ poster i love it

Hi Isabel,
I absolutely LOVED coming to your school! Glad you like the poster still!

I saw the picture of the church. I will keep in touch. I really love the book – 131 pages to go. I would love to have a bookplate. We have just started reading it at school but I’m ahead of everyone. I love the book and will enter the competition.
I will speak to you soon.
George

Hi George,
Do you all still get to go out and play in the field where the church is? We were allowed to all the time! Get your teacher to send me a list of all the children in your class who have their own copy of the book and would like a bookplate to stick inside, then I’ll send some down.

Hi Harriet I love your book! I love the hole theme!!
Anyway I’ m OK and I hope you are OK to!!

I will. We still play in the field after school – it’s great fun.
Thank you so much, George

I am SO jealous of you playing in that field, George. I used to collect massive conkers by the church there.

We do, but they are small and not very shiny. Only rarely do we get big shiny ones.
George

Hi Harriet, I would just like to say I loved it when you came to my school today!

Hi!
I am Tilly Shepherd from Newcastle-under-Lyme School. You signed my book. I started it and I am hooked to it !!!!!!
Lots of love Tilly xxxxxxx
R.S.V.P

Thank you, Rhiannon – I had a great time and hope to visit again one day.

Dear Tilly,
Really glad you are enjoying it so much. I loved your school!

Thanks, I cannot believe that you can write a book with 4 children!
Please, please could you give me some tips on how to write a book And what books I should read after I have read your book .
Thanks a lot, Tilly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx R.S.V.P

Hi Harriet, I miss you. How are you?

Hi Tilly,
Try Skellig by David Almond. Best book I have ever read. Which school are you from? I am coming back to some of the schools I have already visited later in the summer/autumn to do some creative writing workshops. Otherwise my advice is to read lots and to keep a diary.

Hello Sammy,
I am fine. Hope you are having a lovely weekend. It’s almost starting to feel like spring, isn’t it?

Hi Harriet,
I am Tilly from Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Hi again Tilly,
Why don’t you let your teachers know that I do creative writing sessions if that’s what you would like. You never know – they might say yes and go ahead and organise one!

hi Harriet you are a GREAT singer and a GREAT author!!!!!!!!!!!!

from Elizabeth M-G (you visited Oldfields Hall)

Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for your message! Glad you enjoyed the visit. I might be coming back to your school in the autumn to do some creative writing with you all, so hope to see you then!

Hi Harriet
I am writing from Dubai it is 78 degrees here. It is toasty !!!!!!!!!
How are you keeping ?
Lots and lots of love Tilly

Hiya… I go to Knutsford High School (you came and visited). I am currently reading Harry Potter and I cannot wait to read Exit 43. I read the first page it’s amazing!!! Any tips for a hopeful author ?? love Becky

Hi Tilly,
Lucky you. It is FREEEEEEEEEEEEZING here! Think of an Exit number and position for Dubai please.

Hi Becky,
The best tips are to read, read, read and to keep a diary. Get into your characters’ heads and never, ever give up! Stay in touch!

Hi harriet

I think a good Exit number for Dubai would be 32 or if that number is taken, then 10.

Hi Harriet,
I love your book. I have just finshed reading it for the third time. I love it so much.

Hi Harriet,
I love your books as well! The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 is amazing.
from Gemma

Hi Harriet,
You came to my school at Windsor Park Middle School. I thought you were really good especially when you sang. It was amazing. I hope you talk back from gemma x

Hello Lauren,
I am so glad you love it. What will you read next?

Hi Gemma,
I like the smiley face! And I am very glad you liked the singing. Hope to see you all again sometime.

Hi
I asked my western Music Teacher for the competition

Thanx Harriet

Hi Hattie! Congratulations on the book! We went into Waterstone’s on Saturday and it’s Number Three, above authors like Stephanie Meyer – that’s a pretty big achievement! Have you got any tips on how to promote yourself in this business? (without being extraordinarily lucky in a competition!!!)
Love Lyd

Hi Lyd,
Yes, it’s great to be “in the charts” in the local Waterstone’s – I’m really chuffed. As for tips, I guess it’s just a matter of getting out of the writing shed once in a while and talking to people about the book – schools, magazines, newspapers etc. It’s fun! Thanks for getting in touch! H x

Hi Harriet ,
I Keep on having this dream and it won’t get out of my head. What shall I do??? Please help me.
from Gemma

It is snowing! Brrrr! I get to have a friend for a sleepover!

I got The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 for Christmas, and I have only got about 30 pages left! I LOVE it.
from Carys xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Gemma – WRITE…IT…DOWN!!!!

Hope you had a nice sleepover Sammy!

That’s great, Carys. Don’t forget to enter the competition!

Hello Harriet, How is the weather there because over here it’s really sunny – but I’m not feeling well today:D

Sorry you’re not well, Natalia. Get better soon. It’s snowing here!

Thanks for coming to my school today. It was so cool and I am getting the book!

Hi Thomas,
I thought your school was great!

Hi Harriet
It’s Katie (from the bookclub) from Boldmere Juniors. Don’t forget Exit 4000 at the corner of the Peace Garden.
Hope to see you soon
bye

Hi Katie,
Thanks for your message. Could you resend it to the EXIT NUMBERS AROUND THE WORLD page please? Then when my website designer next does an update it will be in the right place to be added to the list. Thanks! Oh, and tell Alice to resend her comment to the Comments page! She left it on the Contact Form, which is for teachers and librarians! THANK YOU! Great to meet you yesterday!

Hi Harriet,
I know it has been a while but I have recently caught the chicken pox Anyway, loving your book Bye!! xx

Euch! Poor you, Catriona! Chicken pox is VILE! Get better soon.

Dear Harriet
Your book is really good. It’s a shame you didn’t win the Blue Peter competition. It was great when you came into our school(kehs). When is your next book coming out? I can’t wait to read it.
Izzy

This is a cool website!

thanks for the advice. Just looked at a blue peter thing in school library, “books i couldn’t put down” and yours is one of three on the list!
wow

Hi! I’m from Boldmere Junior School. My dad’s had a operation in hospital on his hip. He’s come back but still needs help!
ps:loving your books.

Hi Izzy,
Thanks for your message. I don’t mind about not winning the Blue Peter – the important thing was to be on the shortlist and to have it dramatised on TV!I remember coming to your school – I loved it. Perhaps one day I can come back and take a creative writing class or something (direct your teachers to my website for this!!). Next book out January 2011, and the third the year after that!

Hi Reece – I hope your dad gets better really soon.

Hi Harriet, I really liked it when you came to my school (boldmere juniors) You were fab! I really like the look of your book although I haven’t read it yet but I’m sure I will soon. I have an Exit number for you – 63 please. Can you give some tips on writing?
from Leah

Hi! Thanks 4 coming to Windsor Park. It was really fun. Great voice by the way!

Hey Harriet,
I have just finished your book The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 and I think it is brilliant!
Love from Grace
P.S Thank you for signing my book at Boldmere Junior School

Hello Leah,
Could you re-send your Exit number to the EXIT NUMBERS AROUND THE WORLD page of the website please? Thanks a lot. As for tips, you need to read a lot and write a lot – it’s as simple as that! When you start a story, try to grab your reader’s attention with an exciting action sequence or an unusual situation. Maybe one day I can come back to your school and do a creative writing session with some of you? You’ll need to direct your teachers to the website!

Thanks Natasha!

Hey Grace – thanks for getting in touch, and brilliant that you loved the book!

Thanks Harriet,
Your book is awesome but I’ve still got chicken pox !!
Anyway it’s not too bad – and more time to read the book!! Anyway how are you? Just sending my love.

Hello Harriet,
I am really looking forward to reading “The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43″. It looks really good! I saw it on Blue Peter and I am saving up my pocket money to buy it.
From Maddie Johnson.

Hi Catriona,
Really hope the chicken pox gets better soon. My two youngest children had it this time last year, and they were SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO spotty!

Dear Maddie,
Thanks for getting in touch. The Blue Peter show was good, wasn’t it? Whereabouts is your school? Perhaps I can do an author visit there and meet you and your friends.

Hi Harriet, I’ve been helping my dad – he`s got walking sticks now. I have to help him to open doors. Did you make pancakes on pancake day?

Hey Harriet,
I was in the same class as your son. Exit 43 is great!

Hi Reece,
Glad your dad is coming along OK. Yes, we made pancakes on Pancake Day. I like them best with lemon and sugar.

Hi Courtney!
Glad you’re enjoying it!

Hi Harriet,
Can you remind me where to get The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43 – I really want to get it signed! Also my dad has been alone at my house and we made him a cup of tea in a vacuum flask and he’s trying to use one walking stick (he`s got 2) because he’s trying to open doors!

HURRY UP WHERE ARE YOU! YOU ANSWER MY QUESTIONS AFTER SCHOOL SO I LOOK FORWARD TO COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Reece,
You can get EXIT 43 from all good bookshops and also online.

Sorry Reece,
Just answered it (see above). Bit manic today, sorting out bits of the second book and feeding my four VERY hungry children!

Thanks for the tips. My Exit number was 63.

Hello again Harriet,
I have placed an order on Amazon for “The Boy Who Fell Down Exit 43″ and its date to arrive is next Monday. I am really looking forward to reading it!

Hi Maddie,
Hope it arrives soon! I think your school is in Cheshire, isn’t it? Why don’t you direct your school librarian or one of your English teachers to my website? I could come and do a school visit and talk about the book/ do a creative writing class with some of you. They can contact me through the Contact Form.

The book has come!!! I have just got back from school and I saw the Amazon packet in the letter box! I can’t wait to read it tonight in bed!

Hi Maddie,
That’s fantastic! Hope you really enjoy it. I like reading in bed too!

Hi Skye,
I have just left you a message on a different part of the site (click on Blue Peter Book Award link under Latest News on Home Page).

You came to our school yesterday, and I really enjoyed it! I LOVE YOU HARRIET.

Hi Harriet,
I have read your book and thought it was excellent. Remember when you came into Boldmere Junior School? Well, that’s how I got to know you. Your book is so fantastic that I’ve read it 3 times now. Looking forward to seeing you again.
from Natalie Linden xx

Hi Megan,
I loved coming to your school! Hope to come back soon!

Hi Natalie,
It was great coming into your school and meeting you all. Maybe one day I can come back and do a creative writing class with some of you?

Amazing, don’t stop writing! My life depends on it!

Hi Harriet, I am having a good week. I hope you are. Every day I am egsaughsted from school. I like this website – it is really cool.
Love from Sammy xxxxxxxxxx

Hi Cerys,
Thanks for your message and also for your competition entry. Yes, I think your name is very beautiful!