~ Margaret Mahy ~
Nz author.
Makes Adult and children books.
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Made more than 100 picture books, 40 novels,and a collection of short stories.
Died : 1936 - 2012
Birth date : 21 . 3 . 19
Date of death : 23 . 7 . 20
Born in : Whakatane
Cause of death : cancer
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Margaret Mahy was an NZ children and young adult author born in Whakatane she made over 100 picture books, 40 novels and a collection of short stories.
Margaret mahy died from cancer at the age of 76. She was diagnosed in april. Margaret mahy was a Liberian for over 10 years. Margaret mahy wrote her first book at the age of seven.
Margaret mahy was the eldest out of five children and her father was a bridge builder. The father read stories to all the children and influenced Margaret mahy to be a story writer. Margaret mahy’s mother was a teacher and she had a lot of relatives in the town with her. Mahy was a great swimmer at high school and she also worked as and nurse aide for six years.
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