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Joy Cowley

New Zealand writer · New Zealand · Writers · Born 1936 · age 90

Joy Cowley is read about 64 times a day, in 6 languages.

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Cassia Joy Cowley is a New Zealand author best known for her children's fiction, including the popular series of books Mrs. Wishy-Washy.

A life in dates

2017Order of New ZealandAward2010Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Fiction)Award2005Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of MeritAward1993Honorary Doctor of Massey UniversityAwardMargaret Mahy AwardAwardNew Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993Award1991Officer of the Order of the British EmpireAward1936Born7 August 1936

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Awards

Order of New Zealand2017
Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Fiction)2010
Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit2005
Margaret Mahy Award1993
New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 19931993
Honorary Doctor of Massey University1993
Officer of the Order of the British Empire1991
New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal
Esther Glen Award

About this person

Country
New Zealand
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
living
Dates
Born 1936 · age 90

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