A Lion in the Meadow facts for kids
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| Author | Margaret Mahy |
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| Illustrator | Jenny Williams |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's book |
| Publisher | J.M. Dent & Sons; Franklin Watts |
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Publication date
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1969 |
| Pages | 28 |
| ISBN | 0460057812 |
A Lion in the Meadow is a famous children's book. It was written by the talented New Zealand author Margaret Mahy. This book was her very first one for kids.
It was first published in 1969. The story quickly became popular.
About the Book
A Lion in the Meadow is a special book. It shows how Margaret Mahy started her amazing career. The book is known for its imaginative story. It also has beautiful illustrations by Jenny Williams.
Awards and Recognition
This book has won important awards. In 1975, it received the Esther Glen Award. This award celebrates great children's literature in New Zealand.
The book was also chosen for a very high honor. It was part of Margaret Mahy's nomination for the 2002 Hans Christian Andersen Award. This award is like the Nobel Prize for children's authors. It shows how much her work is respected worldwide.
A Kinder Ending
The book was reissued in 1989. This new version had a slightly different ending. It was described as a "kinder ending." This means the new ending was a bit happier or gentler for the characters.
