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Margaret Mahy

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About Margaret Mahy

Margaret Mahy, the iconic children's author from New Zealand who sadly died in 2012, wrote more than 200 books for children of all ages and is acknowledged to be one of the outstanding children's writers of the twentieth century. In 2006 she was presented with the Hans Christian Andersen medal, which is the highest international recognition granted to authors and illustrators of children's books. Twice winner of the Carnegie Medal, several of her books have become modern classics. Her other picture books for Frances Lincoln include:  Dashing Dog, illustrated by Sarah Garland, and Down the Back of the Chair and Bubble Trouble, both illustrated by Polly Dunbar.

Recent updates about Margaret Mahy

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading The Man from the Land of Fandango. By Margaret Mahy, published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

World Storytelling Day

Why not try Dashing Dog by Margaret Mahy and Sarah Garland. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

Discover Dashing Dog by Margaret Mahy and Sarah Garland. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

National Mutt Day (US)

Amazing!!! Dashing Dog by Margaret Mahy. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

National Drummer Day (US)

You should read Boom, Baby, Boom Boom! by Margaret Mahy. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

Great British Beach Clean

This weekend is the Great British Beach Clean. You'll love Dashing Dog by Margaret Mahy. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

Get ready..

Read Down the Back of the Chair by Margaret Mahy from Frances Lincoln Children's Books - perfect for today!

4 years ago

Bank Holiday

Have fun with Boom Baby Boom Boom by Margaret Mahy from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

4 years ago

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