Lynley Dodd

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Lynley Dodd


Born
in Rotorua, New Zealand
July 05, 1941

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Genre
Children's Books


Dame Lynley Dodd is an internationally celebrated writer for children whose titles are highly regarded and much loved by her readers in New Zealand and around the world. Her stories are known for their lively sound qualities, curious animal characters, and the memorable illustrations that accompany the text. Lynley has received numerous awards, both for her writing and illustration, and in 2002 she was made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to children’s literature.

Lynley was a founding member of Bookrapt in 1983.

Combine Editions

Average rating: 4.27 · 30,335 ratings · 1,385 reviews · 129 distinct works • Similar authors
Hairy Maclary from Donaldso...
4.29 avg rating — 14,806 ratings — published 1983 — 2 editions
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Slinky Malinki
4.37 avg rating — 3,235 ratings — published 1991 — 30 editions
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Hairy Maclary's Bone
4.26 avg rating — 1,322 ratings — published 1984 — 28 editions
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Hairy Maclary and Zachary Q...
4.31 avg rating — 1,018 ratings — 17 editions
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Hairy Maclary Scattercat
4.21 avg rating — 952 ratings — 31 editions
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Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at t...
4.20 avg rating — 849 ratings — published 1989 — 26 editions
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Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul C...
4.23 avg rating — 749 ratings — published 1987 — 27 editions
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Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness
4.15 avg rating — 631 ratings — published 1991 — 22 editions
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Slinky Malinki, Open the Door
4.30 avg rating — 573 ratings — published 1993 — 20 editions
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Scarface Claw
4.34 avg rating — 555 ratings — published 2002 — 10 editions
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Series by Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary from Donaldso... Hairy Maclary's Bone Hairy Maclary Scattercat Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul C... Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at t... Slinky Malinki Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness
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“Galloping here
Galloping there
Rollicking, frolicking, everywhere!

(Tala's favorite part...)”
― Lynley Dodd, Hairy Maclary Sit
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“Silly language was very much a part of our lives so stringing together nice sentences and being conscious of interesting words were the sorts of things I enjoyed as a child.”
― Lynley Dodd
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“I've been doing this for 50 years now and instead of retiring I'm busier than ever, though perhaps not as fast at getting things done. It's all terrifically interesting and very satisfying.”
― Lynley Dodd
tags: books, stories, storytelling, writing
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