Margaret Mahy
"Margaret Mahy has lived in New Zealand her entire life.? A former children's librarian, she decided to become a full-time writer in 1980. From picture books to YA novels, the age groups for which she writes vary as much as the characters in her stories. She won the British Library Association's Carnegie medal for "The Haunting" and "The Changeover: A Supernatural Romance." She has also written such books as "Alchemy "and "Maddigan's Fantasia. "An author whose books have received many accolades...See more
"Margaret Mahy has lived in New Zealand her entire life.? A former children's librarian, she decided to become a full-time writer in 1980. From picture books to YA novels, the age groups for which she writes vary as much as the characters in her stories. She won the British Library Association's Carnegie medal for "The Haunting" and "The Changeover: A Supernatural Romance." She has also written such books as "Alchemy "and "Maddigan's Fantasia. "An author whose books have received many accolades and praise around the world, Mahy was awarded the Order of New Zealand, the highest honor a citizen of that country can receive, and in 2006 she was announced the winner of the International Board on Books for Young People's Hans Christian Andersen Award, given to a living author whose works have made a lasting contribution to children's literature. See less
Margaret Mahy's Featured Books
Margaret Mahy book reviews
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The Three Legged Cat
very good chuckle-bringer
by Sue B, Aug 24, 2014
Margaret Mahy has written wonderful stories for every period of childhood and young adult life. She wrote for her family, as they grew up, waded through their teens, and married and had their own ... Read More
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Seven Chinese Brothers
Brothers
by Selina, Oct 20, 2007
This book shows a group of brothers who use their odd talents to save the day. Its nice to see a book stress the importance of family. The brothers all need each other to succeed. This being a ... Read More
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The Rattlebang Picnic
Large Families Rejoice!!
Margaret Mahy truly captures the heart of the large family in this delightful and humerous children's book. From the beginning we are carried along with the McTavishes who have to choose between no ... Read More