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Sheila Ellen Natusch is a New Zealand writer and freelance illustrator. Many of her books cover natural history and the history of southern New Zealand (particularly Stewart Island).

Professional life
Sheila lived most of her adult life in Wellington. She has written, illustrated or compiled over 77 books for adults and children.

A documentary about her life, No Ordinary Sheila, by her cousin New Zealand director Hugh Macdonald, featured in the 2017 New Zealand International Film Festival.