| Margaret Stuart Barry | |
| Birth Name: | Margaret Stuart Bell |
| Birth Date: | 7 December 1927 |
| Birth Place: | Richmond, North Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation: | Writer |
| Nationality: | British |
| Notableworks: | Simon 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]
Margaret Stuart Bell was born on 7 December 1927,[3] and is from Darlington, County Durham. She was schooled in Richmond, North Yorkshire. She died on 23 September 2022, at the age of 94.[4]