Margaret Mahy was a celebrated author whose narratives often explored the supernatural to delve into the profound complexities of human relationships and the journey of growing up. Her evocative prose and distinctive ability to capture the inner lives of her characters set her apart as a significant voice in children's and young adult literature. Mahy skillfully wove fantastical elements with universal themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, crafting narratives that were both captivating and thought-provoking. Her legacy endures through her lasting impact on generations of readers and the timeless quality of her stories, which continue to resonate with audiences young and old.
When little Mabel's bubble gets away from her, it's her baby brother who gets into trouble. Soon he's floating out of the house, above the fence, and all over town! It's up to Mabel, Mother, and the rest of the townspeople to get him safely back down.
Let's go down to the sea this summery, Saturday morning, down the wiggly track, scattering shells and leaping logs! First the dogs chase the cat, next they chase a boy on a rattly bike – then the wild geese chase them... Margaret Mahy's witty story, exuberantly illustrated by Selina Young, will delight readers, young and old.
When Angela May decides to find her father, who left the family before she was born, Tycho Potter, a close friend, worries that she'll be hurt if she succeeds
From the moment she saw the face in the mirror, Laura Chant knew that something dreadful was going to happen. The horrifyingly evil Carmody Braque touched and branded her little brother - and now Jacko was very ill, getting steadily worse. There was only one way to save him. Laura had to change over: had to release her supernatural powers.
Sam has an ordinary life - but his mother used to be a pirate! One day at breakfast, they decide to go to sea and an amazing adventure begins
Michael desperately wants a dog but all he attracts is a big orange leaf that follows him everywhere.
1976. No Edition Remarks. Unpaginated. Illustrated dust jacket over orange cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Mild crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with tears and creasing.
A magical collection of short stories from double Carnegie Medal winner Margaret Mahy. A wizard's house with coloured windows that look into worlds of treetops and deserts, cloud-castles and diamonds. Two riddles that, once solved, will stop Shock Forest from burning. A flute-playing bear and a boy who just wants to spread his wings and fly... These fantastical short stories will take readers on a journey; sometimes haunting, sometimes surreal but always enchanting. This collection of brilliant stories from double Carnegie Medal winner Margaret Mahy has wonderful illustrations by TBC and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Dark Blue Ideal for ages 8+