Tribute to Margaret Mahy• 1936-2012

Margaret Mahy wrote over 120 books. They are enjoyed by children all over the world and

translated into 15 languages

Our library has many Margaret Mahy books.

She had a wonderful way with words

• Margaret Mahy was a New Zealand Children’s book award finalist several times and won it last year. She has also won the Hans Christian Anderson award.

• She had a wild and creative imagination.

• Margaret Mahy was 79 years old.Margaret Mahy has left the

children of NZ with an enduring legacy of wonderful books.