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Quote by Margaret Mahy

“It can certainly happen that characters in more sophisticated stories can "take over" as they develop and change the author's original ideas. Well, it certainly happens to me at times.”

Quote by Margaret Mahy

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Margaret Mahy was a renowned New Zealand children's author, known for her rich imagination and profound emotional depth in her works. Born on March 21, 1936, she passed away on July 23, 2012. Her writing career spanned over half a century, bringing joy to children around the world. more

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