Margaret Peterson Haddix

Margaret Peterson Haddix is an American author of children's and young adult books.
* She was born on April 9, 1964 in Washington Court House, Ohio.
* She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with degrees in English/journalism, English/Creative writing, and History.
* She worked as a reporter for two newspapers before becoming a full-time writer.
* She has written over 50 books, including the Shadow Children series and The Missing series.
* Her books have been translated into over 25 languages.
* She has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award and the Margaret A. Edwards Award.
* She lives in Florida with her husband and two children.