About this title.

Margaret Mahy is New Zealand's best known author of children's books. Almost every child that has passed through the New Zealand school system in recent years has read several of her stories. She is also a widely read and greatly respected writer overseas. These are stories of 30 of New Zealand's most famous people including their childhood and education, the paths that led to the achievements for which they became well known and their influence upon New Zealand's history and culture. With original photographs - many supplied by the subjects themselves. Written by award winning author Kevin Boon.