Margaret Mahy

By Macayla Parkins

Where was Margaret born?

Margaret was born Whakatane in The Bay of plenty.

Why is Margaret famous?

Margaret was famous for her writing.

Does Margaret have kids?

Yes. Margaret had to girls Penelope and Bridget.

Did Margaret have pets?

Yes. She had four cats: two black and white cats, a black one and a fat tabby. She also had a dog she was a black poodle called Cello.

What was Margaret's favourite colour?

Margaret did say her favourite colour has to be blue or green.

Was Margaret marred?

No. She lived alone with her pets.

Where was her father and mother from?

Her mother was born Leeston in Canterbury and her father was from Akaroa(Banks Peninsula).

Did Margaret speak other languages?

She did speak a little French…but she speaks it badly.

Other interesting facts.

Margaret had two gran-children. Alice and Poppy.

Margaret had a big doll-house.

Margaret died this year.

She loved going to schools because the kids ask interesting questions.

Margaret wrote “Moon and farmer McPhee”

Pictures of Margaret.