Margaret Wild Books
Margaret Wild is an acclaimed Australian author known for her emotionally resonant picture books and young adult fiction. Her works often explore themes of love, loss, and human connection, and have received numerous literary awards.
Known for: Fox
Books by Margaret Wild
Fox
A poignant picture book about friendship, loyalty, and betrayal in the harsh Australian outback. A magpie with a burnt wing and a one-eyed dog form a deep bond until a cunning fox tempts them, testing the limits of trust and forgiveness.
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The Bond Between Dog and Magpie
Magpie’s wing, charred and useless, represents the deepest form of vulnerability. Once a creature of flight, now grounded, she embodies the ache of loss that silences motion and hope. When I wrote her, I wanted readers to feel the weight of that burnt edge—not merely as a physical injury but as a sy...
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The Arrival of Fox: Temptation and Betrayal
The arrival of Fox shatters the fragile harmony between Dog and Magpie. When he first appears, sleek and gleaming, you can almost feel the heat of his fur, the predatory beauty that makes him magnetic. I crafted Fox to be more than an antagonist—he is desire personified, the seductive call of freedo...
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About Margaret Wild
Margaret Wild is an acclaimed Australian author known for her emotionally resonant picture books and young adult fiction. Her works often explore themes of love, loss, and human connection, and have received numerous literary awards.
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Margaret Wild is an acclaimed Australian author known for her emotionally resonant picture books and young adult fiction. Her works often explore themes of love, loss, and human connection, and have received numerous literary awards.
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