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Margaret Mary Cumming Mayo
Born Margaret Mary Cumming
(1935-05-10) 10 May 1935 (age 90)
London, England
Pen name Margaret Mayo
Occupation Novelist
Nationality British
Period 1974 – present
Genre Children's literature
Spouse Peter Robin Mayo
Children 3

Margaret Mayo, born Margaret Mary Cumming, is a British writer. She was born in London, England, on May 10, 1935. Since 1974, she has been writing stories for children. She is especially known for her children's books and collections of folktales.

About Margaret Mayo's Life

Margaret Mary Cumming was born in London, England. Her parents were William John and Anna (Macleod) Cumming. In 1958, she married Peter Robin Mayo. They had three children together.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Margaret Mayo was a teacher. Today, she lives in Brighton, a city in England. She continues to share her love for stories through her writing.

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