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Margaret Mahy

Margaret Mahy

  • 4 stars across 71 books
Margaret Mahy's many books - picture books, short stories, and fiction for teenagers as well as younger children - have been hugely successful all round the world and she was indisputably one of the most popular and successful 20th-century children's authors. She won the Carnegie Medal and many other awards, and was nominated for the Hans Christian Anderson Award. Margaret died in July 2012. Quentin Blake is known for his collaboration with writers such as Russell Hoban, Joan Aiken, Michael Rosen, John Yeoman and, most famously, Roald Dahl. He has also illustrated classic books, including A CHRISTMAS CAROL and CANDIDE and created much-loved characters of his own, such as Mister Magnolia and Mrs Armitage. His books have won numerous prizes and awards and he was appointed the first ever Children's Laureate, a post designed to raise the profile of children's literature.
7th March 2013

Early Reader: A Lion In The Meadow

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and re... MoreEarly Reader: A Lion In The Meadow

(2 reviews) Review
9th August 2018

Making Friends

Two children become friends.... MoreMaking Friends

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7th April 2011

Bubble Trouble

Little Mabel blew a bubble and it caused a lot of trouble... Such a lot of bubble trouble in a bibbl... MoreBubble Trouble

(1 review) Review
6th September 2012

The Man from the Land of Fandango

The man from the land of Fandango is coming to pay you a call! He wears a hat with a tassel and a polka-dot tie - and ... MoreThe Man from the Land of Fandango

(1 review) Review
6th March 2014

Early Reader: Chocolate Porridge

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and ... MoreEarly Reader: Chocolate Porridge

(1 review) Review
1st February 2007

Down the Back of the Chair

When Dad loses his car keys, toddler Mary suspects that they have ended up down the back of the chair so Dad begins to s... MoreDown the Back of the Chair

(1 review) Review
4th April 2013

Early Reader: The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and ... MoreEarly Reader: The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate

(1 review) Review
3rd September 2015

Early Reader: Aunt Nasty

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and ... MoreEarly Reader: Aunt Nasty

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27th November 2013

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1st October 1994

The Christmas Tree Tangle

In a small village, a kitten has climbed the Christmas tree. First the cat goes to the kitten's rescue, then the dog, th... MoreThe Christmas Tree Tangle

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