Joy Cowley
- January 10, 2024
- Children's Author
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Joy Cowley |
| Occupation | Children'S Author |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 7, 1936(1936-08-07) |
| Age | 88 |
| Birthplace | Levin |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Birth City | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Joy Cowley Biography
| Name | Joy Cowley |
| Birthday | Aug 7 |
| Birth Year | 1936 |
| Place Of Birth | Levin |
| Home Town | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Birth Country | New Zealand |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Terry Coles , Malcolm Mason , Ted Cowley |
| Children(s) | James Cowley, Edward Cowley, Sharon Cowley, Judith Cowley |
Joy Cowley is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on August 7, 1936 in Levin, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. A children’s writer, novelist and short story story writer She is well-known for works of literature for children such like The Silent One (1981) and Bow Down Shadrach (1991). Her adult novels such as Man of Straw (1972) and The Growing Season (1979) tend to are about family struggles.
Her debut book, Nest in a Fallen Tree was turned into a film in 1971 with a screenplay written by the famous author of children’s books, Her first novel, Nest in a Fallen Tree, was made into a 1971 film with a screenplay by the renowned children’s author, Roald Dahl..
She was three times married- with Ted Cowley, Malcolm Mason Malcolm Mason, and Terry Coles- and had two sons and two daughters.
Joy Cowley Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Children's Author |
| House | Living in own house. |
Joy Cowley is one of the richest Children'S Author from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joy Cowley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The name she was born under is Cassia Joy Summers, and she was born in Levin, New Zealand. She was awarded the honorary degree of doctoral at Massey University.
She was the author of more than 500 books on reading and reading instruction and was active in the teaching of the basics of reading to children and those who are learning disabled.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Joy Cowley Dating?
According to our records, Joy Cowley married to Terry Coles , Malcolm Mason , Ted Cowley. As of December 1, 2023, Joy Cowley’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Joy Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Joy Cowley celebrates birthday on August 7 of every year.
What is Joy Cowley best known for?
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. She started out writing novels for adults, and her first book, Nest in a Falling Tree (1967), was adapted for the screen by Roald Dahl.
Where was Joy Cowley born?
Levin, New Zealand
When was Joy Cowley born?
August 7, 1936 (age 86 years)
Who is a famous NZ children's author?
Top three – Mahy, Cowley and Gee Margaret Mahy, Joy Cowley and Maurice Gee are the holy trinity when it comes to NZ children’s authors.
Is Margaret Mahy still alive?
July 23, 2012