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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 Children's Day

Amazing!!! Maddigan's Fantasia by Margaret Mahy. Published by Faber & Faber.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

You'll love Heriot by Margaret Mahy. Published by Faber & Faber.

1 month ago

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Dashing Dog by Margaret Mahy from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

1 month ago

Mad Hatter Day

"We're all mad here..." said the Mad Hatter, why not try The Man from the Land of Fandango by Margaret Mahy. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

2 months ago

Kitten Day

Boom, Baby, Boom Boom! by Margaret Mahy from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is a great cat read!

5 months ago

International Joke Day

A book that will make you all laugh! Heriot by Margaret Mahy from Faber & Faber

5 months ago

Summer Solstice - Longest Day of the Year

Tomorrow is the longest day of the year. Read about time in Maddigan's Fantasia by Margaret Mahy from Faber & Faber

6 months ago

Farm Workers Day

Heriot by Margaret Mahy from Faber & Faber a farm-tastic book

6 months ago

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