BIO

Margaret Peterson Haddix is the bestselling author of many novels for young readers, including BECAUSE OF ANYA, TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, TURNABOUT, JUST ELLA, LEAVING FISHERS, and the SHADOW CHILDREN series. Her work has been honored with the International Reading Association Children's Book Award, ALA Best Books for Young Adults and Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers citations, and state readers' choice lists in twenty-eight states. Margaret graduated from Miami University with degrees in creative writing, journalism, and history, and has worked as a newspaper reporter and a community college instructor. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Doug, and their children, Meredith and Connor.

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