Michael desperately wants a dog but all he attracts is a big orange leaf that follows him everywhere.
Margaret Mahy Books
March 21, 1936 – July 23, 2012
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.
Bubble Trouble
- 39 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
The Wind Between the Stars
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
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 Summery Saturday Morning
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
The catalogue of the universe
- 228 pages
- 8 hours of reading
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
The changeover
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
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.
Plus: Memory
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
On the fifth anniversary of his older sister's death, nineteen-year-old Johnny Dart, goes in search of the only other witnesses to the fatal accident.
The Tricksters
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Reality and the supernatural intertwine in this exciting and chilling novel from an award-winning author As the Hamiltons gather at their holiday beach house, Carnival's Hide, for their Christmas celebrations, the warm, chaotic familty atomosphere is chilled by the unexpected arrival of three sinister brothers. Who are they? Where are they from? Only 17- year-old Harry, the middle daughter, is close to seeing the truth. Are these brothers her own invention, or are they truly descendants of Teddy Carnival who drowned there many years earlier? As the brothers gradually reveal their purpose, long-hidden family secrets are also unfurled. No one emerges unscathed!
The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate
- 60 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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
