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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

International Children's Book Day

Dashing Dog... A book that will get anyone reading! By Margaret Mahy from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

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International Children's Book Day

Heriot... A book that will get anyone reading! By Margaret Mahy from Faber & Faber.

Yesterday

Wear a Hat Day

Hats, hats, hats...The Man from the Land of Fandango by Margaret Mahy from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

7 days ago

World Poetry Day

Get kids into poetry and other types of written verse! Try reading Down the Back of the Chair. By Margaret Mahy, published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

13 days ago

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.

13 days ago

World Storytelling Day

Could there be a better time to read Heriot by Margaret Mahy. Published by Faber & Faber.

14 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Heriot by Margaret Mahy from Faber & Faber

2 months ago

National Storytelling Week

Reading stories together can be the perfect way to spend quality time with your child. Dashing Dog from Frances Lincoln Children's Books from Margaret Mahy is a great one to read together.

2 months ago

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