Margaret Mahy

Margaret Mahy

  • 4 stars across 78 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.
9th August 2018

Making Friends

Two children become friends.... MoreMaking Friends

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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

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26th September 2023

The Haunting

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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4th January 2007

The Gargling Gorilla: Band 14/Ruby

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Brave Tim agrees to look after Ros... MoreThe Gargling Gorilla: Band 14/Ruby

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