Mahy, Margaret (1936-2012)
Dates
- Existence: 1936 - 2012
Biography
Librarian Margaret Mahy's first stories for children were published in the New Zealand School Journal, from 1961. In 1969 the first of her many very popular books for children were accepted for publication in both Britain and the United States.
Found in 719 Collections and/or Records:
Volume containing various writings including a partial poem about Canterbury Public Library staff., Date unknown
One volume (Olympic school exercise book) containing multiple items in long hand. Including some pages of material regarding Balmoral School circa 1975 - 1978. Poem / doggerel about Canterbury Public Library staff. Story that begins "Sarah and Emily lived by the sea... " A partial story featuring characters Matilda and Conrad. At rear of volume is a 39 page article or talk written by Margaret about her writing.
'Wibble Wobble', Date unknown
Typescript of a short story titled 'Wibble Wobble'
'Wicked Jacko Junket', Date unknown
Typescript of short story 'Wicked Jacko Junket'.
'Wicked Uncle Jasper and his Seven Sons', Date unknown
Typescript of story titled 'Wicked Uncle Jasper and his Seven Sons'
'Wiggly Finn' or 'Jim's Underwater Adventures', 1998
Correspondence regarding a television production of puppet marine animals of 'Wiggly Finn' or 'Jim's Underwater Adventure'
'Wiggly Finn' or 'Jim's Underwater Adventures', 1999
Correspondence and scripts regarding a television production of puppet marine animals of 'Wiggly Finn' or 'Jim's Underwater Adventure' which may not have been produced.
'Wind Between the Stars', Date unknown
Typescript of a short story titled 'Wind Between the Stars'. Photocopy of the published story with some annotations and a front sheet with comments on the story.
'Witch Story', Date unknown
Handwritten manuscript of short story 'Witch Story'.
"Witches-Clowns-Promises" a cycle of five songs for voice and piano, 2001
"Witches-Clowns-Promises" a cycle of five songs for voice and piano. Music by Philip Norman based on poems by Margaret Mahy. 1. The Tin Can Band 2. Promises 3. The Pines 4. A Witch Poem 5. Clowns . Published by Nota Bene Music.
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