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The Life of Margaret Peterson Haddix Born in Washington Court House, Ohio April 9,
1964 Her father was a farmer and her mother was a
nurse She wanted to have a career that was far out
and “Only in dreams” She grew up on a farm halfway between
Washington Court House, Ohio and Sabina, Ohio
Her MotivationWhen Margaret Peterson Haddix was a child, her father read to her. The books he read to
her inspired her and motivated her to be a writer.
Connections Between Ms. Haddix and Her Work
Margaret Peterson Haddix travels a lot since she is a writer. Many of her books include lots of traveling and some areas that are special to her. This shows that her writing and her life are connected. A few of the places she has been to are Wayne, Indiana, Indianapolis, and Danville Illinois.
Her Most Popular Books and Genres
Missing Series Running Out of Time Game Changer Shadow Children
Series Her most popular
genres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Realistic Fiction, Fantasy and more.
Why People Like Her Books People think her books tell society what is
really going on in the world of fiction.
Critics think that if you are looking for a good mystery… Haddix’s books are the way to go.
People have commented that her books respect her reader’s intelligence.
Young and old readers mostly love the weird and fun situations in her books.
People think that she is one of the most interesting contemporary American Authors.
Margaret is very good with putting lots of detailed adventure in many of her books.
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Margaret Peterson Haddix’s newest book, Game Changer.
A Few Awards She Has WonA Junior Library Guild Selection (1995)
Edgar Award Nominee (1996)A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults (1997)
Arizona Young Readers Award (1998)Nutmeg Book Award Nominee (1999)
Nebraska Golden Sower Award (2000)Nevada Young Readers Award (2001)
Sunshine State Young Readers Award (2002)Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award Nominees (2003)
A New York Public Library for the Teen Age (2004)A Junior Library Guild Selection (2005)
Wyoming Soaring Eagle Book Award Nominee (2006)Buckeye Children’s Award Nominee (2007)
Pacific Northwest Young Readers Award (2008)Texas Lone Star Reading List Grades 6-8 (2009)
Maud Hart Book Lovelace Book Award (2011)Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award Nominee (2012)
What You Can Find on Her Website New Books Info for starting a
report/biography Links with places to buy books,
info about books, listing of all books, reviews
Plot outline and discussion guides of books
Comments or questions [email protected] or Facebook fan page
Reading list TV interview www.abookand
ahug.com/books-alive Her motivations for writing
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