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Margaret Mahy
AuthorBooks · Second hand1936-2012
Margaret Mahy was a New Zealand author of children's and young adult books. Many of her story plots have strong supernatural elements but her writing concentrates on the themes of human relationships and growing up. She wrote more than 100 picture books, 40 novels and 20 collections of short stories. At her death she was one of thirty writers to win the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her "lasting contribution to children's literature".
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Birth
1936
Death
2012
First book
1982
Years writing
44
Margaret Mahy was born in Whakatane and became one of the most beloved voices in New Zealand children's literature.
Before dedicating herself fully to writing, she worked as a librarian, which nurtured her deep connection with young readers.
Her acclaimed novels The Haunting and The Changeover were both awarded the prestigious Carnegie Medal.
Although her stories often include supernatural elements, the heart of her work explores human relationships and the process of growing up.
Works such as A Lion in the Meadow are considered true national classics in New Zealand.