Margaret Stuart Barry
British writer (1927–2022)
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Margaret Stuart Barry (née Bell, 7 December 1927 – 23 September 2022) was an English children's writer, and is best known for creating the Simon and the Witch series of books.[1] She wrote other series for young readers, including the Attic Toys series.[2]
Born
7 December 1927
Margaret Stuart Bell
7 December 1927
Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
Died23 September 2022 (aged 94)
OccupationWriter
NationalityBritish
Margaret Stuart Barry | |
|---|---|
| Born | Margaret Stuart Bell 7 December 1927 Richmond, North Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 23 September 2022 (aged 94) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Notable works | Simon and the Witch |
Biography
Margaret Stuart Bell was born on 7 December 1927,[3] and is from Darlington, County Durham. She was schooled in Richmond, North Yorkshire. She died on 23 September 2022, at the age of 94.[4]
Select bibliography
- Boffy and the Teacher Eater (illustrated by George W. Adamson) (1971)
- Woozy (1973)
- Tommy Mac (1974)
- Simon and the Witch (1976)
- Maggie Gumption (1979)
- Tilly Losh, the Rag Doll (1995)
- Moggy the Witch's Cat (1995)
- Oxfam the Unloved Bear (1995)
- Diz and the Big Fat Burglar (1996)
- Prissy the Stuck-Up Doll (1997)
- Mayor Bungle the Mad Old Dog (1997)
