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Margaret mahy is survived by two daughters and seven grandchildren. Margaret mahy, who has died of cancer aged 76, was an original and versatile writer for children of all ages. Mahy first published a lion in the meadow in the new zealand school journal in 1965. Luckily everything works out rather merrily and companionably. Click download or read online button to get a lion in the meadow book now. A lion in the meadow and other stories by margaret mahy. In this heartwarmingly funny and vibrantly illustrated story, bestselling author margaret mahy invokes the power of imagination and the joy of imaginary friends.
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