Margaret Mahy: A Writer's Life by Tessa Duder

Margaret Mahy: A Writer's Life by Tessa Duder This book is USED (not new) Condition: Good - Format: Paperback Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand), , Dimensions: 15.6 x 2.1 x 23.3 cm, pages SKU: 3594aa - We use NZ Post overnight for delivery so please allow 1-5 days for delivery - If you would like to see more photos of the book, ask a question and we'll add them Book Description: Margaret Mahy needs no introduction to anyone reading or working in the area of children's literature over the past forty years. Twice winner of the prestigious Carnegie Medal, and twice short listed for the Hans Christian Anderson Award, amongst numerous other awards and achievements, she is universally acknowledged as one of world's most inventive and brilliant writers for children. The story of her life as a writer provides a fascinating insight into the creative life of a unique mind, and the influence of her personal and public roles on the creative process provides a fascinating portrait of the artist that is Margaret. Written by her close friend and esteemed colleague, Tessa Duder, this thoroughly researched biography of a leading writer will be warmly received by Margaret's legion of readers, admirers and those who wish to follow in her footsteps. About the Author Tessa Duder trained as a journalist and raised four daughters before publishing her first novel in her late thirties. Some fifty books have followed, for both adult and young readers: novels (notably the best-seller Alex quartet), short story collections, non-fiction, biographies, anthologies and plays. Her writing shows her deep love of the sea - in 2013 she crossed the Tasman Sea under sail on the tall ship Spirit of New Zealand - and a life-long interest in early New Zealand history, particularly of the Auckland region. Her awards have included multiple children's book prizes, the University of Waikato writers' residency, the Katherine Mansfield fellowship to Menton, France, an Artists to Antarctica...