Margaret Mahy was a renowned New Zealand children's author who wrote over 120 books that were enjoyed by children worldwide and translated into 15 languages. She had a wild and creative imagination and a wonderful way with words, winning several New Zealand Children's book awards and the Hans Christian Anderson award. The document pays tribute to Mahy, who passed away in 2012 at age 79, and notes that the local library has many of her books and that she has left an enduring legacy for children in New Zealand.