Margaret Stuart Barry

Margaret Stuart Barry
BornMargaret Stuart Bell
(1927-12-07)7 December 1927
Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
Died23 September 2022(2022-09-23) (aged 94)
OccupationWriter
NationalityBritish
Notable worksSimon and the Witch

Margaret Stuart Barry (née Bell, 7 December 1927 – 23 September 2022) was an English children's writer, and is best known for creating the Simon and the Witch series of books.[1] She wrote other series for young readers, including the Attic Toys series.[2]