![]() After schooling she worked first as a nurse aid and then combined being a single mother with working as a librarian and writing in the eveningsbefore becoming a full-time writer in 1980. At school she struggled with maths and excelled at swimming. Her father Frank, was a bridge builder who lovedto tell stories and her mother Helen was a teacher. Margaret Mahy was born on 21 March 1936 and grew up in Whakatane, the oldest of five children. She was also a wonderful poet and performer, donning crazy rainbow wigs to read aloud her stories and poems. ![]() Margaret Mahy was an amazing author who came from Whakatane! Margaret Mahy wrote more than 100 picture books, 40 chapter books and 20 collectionsof short stories. Here are some of Mrs White's past messages /advice about reading, books etc. ![]()
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