Young Pip, along with his Aunt Elspeth and a crew of eccentric characters, gets caught up in a wild pirate adventure.
Author
Margaret Mahy
59 books in the catalog
Margaret Mahy has 59 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly fantasy, adventure and humor. The titles we've reviewed span 1969 to 2015.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young boy discovers a hidden magical talent and must navigate its power and consequences in a mysterious land.
This is a fantasy novel about a young girl who discovers a hidden world and a magical dragon.
A young girl in a fantastical land encounters magical creatures and faces a dangerous quest.
A group of children on holiday encounter a mysterious and potentially dangerous situation.
A young girl named Beatrice navigates a series of peculiar events and challenges, often with humorous and unexpected outcomes.
At a peculiar boarding school, the students are subjected to the strict and eccentric rules of the headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. Matilda, a gifted student, must find a way to overcome her tyrannical teacher.
A young girl named Mahy explores a mysterious and potentially dangerous house filled with strange occurrences.
A young girl named Ariane encounters magical beings and strange events in her new home.
A young girl named Laura visits her wealthy relatives and observes the stark contrast between their lives and those of the servants.
When a family adopts a strange, alien child named Zephyr, their lives are turned upside down. They must learn to understand and protect him from those who want to exploit him.
A group of children in a New Zealand town discover a mysterious jar of jam that seems to have magical properties.
A boy named Shadow is drawn into a mysterious world by a strange creature. He must confront his fears and understand his place in this new reality.
A teenage girl in New Zealand discovers she has psychic abilities and must confront a dark spiritual force.
A young girl named Sarah experiences a magical leap year, encountering fantastical creatures and facing personal growth.
A young girl named Clara discovers a magical king living in her cupboard, leading to whimsical adventures.
A young girl finds a magical green bath that transports her to fantastical and sometimes strange places.
A whimsical tale of a boy who travels to a fantastical land and encounters strange characters.
This story centers on a big brown pot, exploring its significance or journey, likely through a narrative that highlights its role in a particular setting or event.
A group of children encounters a variety of ghosts, some helpful and some mischievous, in their rural New Zealand setting.
Maddigan's Fantasia is a speculative fiction novel about a young girl named Maddigan who lives in a controlled society and discovers a hidden world.
A young boy named Barnaby finds a stray dog and tries to keep it a secret from his parents, leading to humorous situations.
This collection of short stories features imaginative tales about children and their encounters with fantastical elements and everyday life.
Two siblings, along with a detective, investigate a series of strange occurrences and a mysterious phantom in a frozen landscape.
A group of children find themselves in a peculiar situation involving a dump and a mysterious character.
A group of children are involved in a mysterious event that unfolds over twenty-four hours.
A group of children encounters a mischievous and somewhat menacing character during a night out.
A young girl named Ariane discovers a magical ability to create delicious food through her emotions and imagination.
A collection of short stories capturing the essence of summer days, friendships, and childhood adventures.
A group of children experiences spooky and humorous events at a haunted school.
A young girl named Pip navigates everyday life, dealing with family, school, and growing up.
A chaotic and humorous picnic unfolds with unexpected guests and comical mishaps.
A young girl named Keri navigates the complexities of family and identity after her mother's remarriage.
A young girl named Penelope inherits a mysterious old house filled with secrets and a hidden fortune.
A group of children in New Zealand encounters magical and mysterious events in their neighborhood.
A group of children finds themselves in a chaotic and unusual situation involving strange noises and peculiar events in their town.
A young girl named Sarah finds herself entangled in a mystery when a birthday party is disrupted by a burglar.
A boy named Pip encounters a spooky pumpkin man and a crafty creeper in a garden, leading to a humorous and slightly scary adventure.
This adventure story features a group of children who find themselves on a thrilling and somewhat perilous journey, encountering unusual characters and facing unexpected situations.
A humorous and slightly absurd story about a boy who encounters a man-eating shark.
This story involves children in a rural setting who encounter a mysterious event on a hill. It explores themes of imagination and childhood experiences.
Two children, Miss Cardamon and her brother, encounter strange happenings and a mysterious presence in their home.
This collection features six whimsical tales, including the titular story about a young witch who struggles with her powers.
A mischievous pig named Barnaby causes chaos in a small town, leading to humorous situations and a chase.
This is a board book for very young children about a baby's breakfast.
This novel explores the lives and relationships of teenagers in a band.
Laura, a young girl, grapples with the disappearance of her mother and the unsettling changes in her family and home.
A man who enjoys grumbling finds his life disrupted by a series of unusual events that challenge his pessimistic outlook.
A young girl named Pip discovers she can communicate with trees and helps them thrive.
A collection of fantastical stories featuring magical creatures, brave heroes, and imaginative adventures.
Tessa, a young woman, navigates her life and relationships in a small New Zealand town, dealing with her mother's past and her own future.
A group of children on a boat trip encounter pirates and a series of strange events.
This collection features fantastical stories with imaginative characters and often surprising twists.
A young girl named Laura moves to a new house and discovers it is haunted by a mysterious presence.
A young girl goes to live with her eccentric uncle, a retired pirate, and gets involved in his adventurous past.
A young girl named Keri discovers a magical world connected to nature and learns about its secrets and the importance of balance.
A young girl named Elspeth encounters a mysterious witch who lives in a cherry tree, leading to magical and sometimes unsettling events.
A young girl named Lyra embarks on a fantastical journey filled with magical creatures and a quest to save her kingdom.
A young boy discovers he is a dragon and must learn to control his powers while navigating his ordinary family life.
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