Margaret Ryan (1944–2019) was a Scottish children's writer.

Biography Ryan was born and raised in the town of Paisley, Scotland. She went to the University of Glasgow, where she met her husband, John, at a dance, and they had two children, Susie and Jonathan.

She had a long career as a primary-school teacher before becoming a full-time writer for children. She was the writer of the Airy Fairy books.

Ryan lived in St. Andrews, Scotland.

Books

Airy Fairy: Magic Mischief Airy Fairy: Magic Muddle Airy Fairy: Magic Mess Airy Fairy: Magic Mix-up Airy Fairy: Magic Mistakes Airy Fairy: Magic Music Airy Fairy's Book of Magic

See also

List of children's literature writers List of fantasy writers List of Scottish novelists List of University of Glasgow people List of women writers

References

External links

Obituary at The Scotsman