Joy Cowley
Joy Cowley | |
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At the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair | |
| Born | Cassia Joy Summers 7 August 1936 Levin, New Zealand |
| Pen name | Joy Cowley |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Period | 1967–present |
| Notable awards | Honorary DLitt (Massey University) |
| Spouse |
Malcolm Mason
(m. 1970; died 1985)Terry Coles
(m. 1989; died 2022) |
| Website | |
| joycowley | |
Cassia Joy Cowley ONZ DCNZM OBE (née Summers; born 7 August 1936) is a New Zealand author best known for her children's fiction, including the popular series of books Mrs. Wishy-Washy.