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Nonstop Nonsense is a collection of light‑hearted stories and poems that delight young readers with imaginative characters such as a word wizard, a poetical cat, and a very small ghost who lives inside a book. The book showcases Margaret Mahy’s playful use of language and classic nonsense verse, keeping the tone bright and engaging. It offers a charming mix of narrative and verse that invites children to explore language through humor and whimsy.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Margaret Mahy
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