18 Published BooksMary Bard
The eldest daughter of a mining engineer, Mary Bard moved frequently as a child, owing to her father's work. She went to kindergarten in Mexico City, first grade in New York, and second grade in Colorado. She attended college at the University of Washington, in Seattle, married a doctor, and eventually settled on Vashon Island, near Seattle. She had three daughters, and was active as a Brownie troupe leader. Best known for her series of children's novels about "Best Friends" Suzie and Co-Co, Bard also wrote a number of adult titles. Her sister, Betty Macdonald, best known for her Mrs. Piggle Wiggle books, was also an author.
