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Biography
Birthdate: April 9, 1964
Birthplace: Washington Court House, Ohio
Went to Miami University, Ohio and has a bachelors degrees in

English/journalism, English/creative writing, and history.
First Book Published: Running Out of Time (1995)

Worked as a newspaper copy editor in Fort Wayne, Indiana; a
newspaper reporter in Indianapolis; and a community college
instructor and freelance writer in Danville, Illinois.
Most notable for the Missing Series (8th book coming in Fall 2015)
and the Shadow Children series
Has received over 20 awards and honors from 29 states like the
International Reading Associations Childrens Book Award and
Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Has two children, Meredith and Connor
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Haddix worked as a reporter before she began to write. By
meeting all different types of people and stories, she sometimes
created her own stories from her imagination for fun. Haddixs
father encouraged her to write fiction. Her husband also had a
big influence because he was an editor. Haddix didnt want her
husband to be her boss as a journalist so she decided to focus on
her fiction writing. They also began having a family and while
her children slept, she took that time to write her stories. She
was rejected many times but persevered until Running out of
Time was approved and her writing career started from then on.
She has written over 30 books so far.
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The Shadow Children series is
about a dystopian country which
suffers food shortages due to a
drought and the effects of the
government's totalitarian attempts
to control resources as a way to
solidify its power. The Population
Police enforce the government's
Population Law, killing or
imprisoning "shadow children," any
child born after his or her first two
siblings. (Wikipedia)
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The Missing series is about how famous children from history [were] stolen by futuristic time travelers
from their place in time and accidentally sent to the twenty-first century as babies. They are then
adopted by families in the twenty-first century.(Wikipedia) Jonah was one of those children and along
with his sister Katherine and friends Chip and Alex, theyre going to help get the children back where
they belong and make sure time wont be ruined. Her last book Redeemed will be released in the Fall.
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On Haddixs website, she has a list of books

she would recommend for kids, depending on
the grade level, which is useful for teachers.
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Many of Haddixs books are considered curriculum
books in elementary and middle schools. On her
website, a lot of the books have discussion questions.
Thus, shes contributed to childrens literature because
children are able to elaborate their thoughts on certain
topics. Some of those topics might be difficult to
discuss but if theyre able to talk about them with their
parents, then perhaps theyll be able to open their
minds and the children will grow.
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Haddix creates a believable world in which government control has been
mandated, invading the personal rights of all citizens. The terrifying similarities
between this fictitious government and those running our countries today are
unsettling. The individual characterization of each voice is very well-written,
forcing the reader to stop to examine the motives of each person.
The reader will also be intrigued by the developing plot, its twists and turns and
the inevitable personal journey taken by Luke. The feeling that this story is not
a very distant future adds to the suspense and relevancy of Among the Hidden.
For children and young adults interested in creating a sustainable planet and
promoting equity among all individuals, this book will become a fast favorite.
-Rachel from Dallas Public Library
Sources
Book Review: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
(2011, December 17). Retrieved April 27, 2015.
Peterson Haddix, M. (2014, June 26). Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Retrieved April 24, 2015, from http://www.haddixbooks.com
Shadow Children. Wikipedia (2015, April 8). Retrieved April 25, 2015.
The Missing (novel series). (2015, April 26). Retrieved April 27, 2015.
THE END
I like the fact that kids are
willing to be imaginative and
go along with me when Im
telling strange tales.
Read a lot. Write a lot. Think
a lot. Enjoy what you read,
write and think about.

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Birthdate: April 9, 1964

Birthplace: Washington Court House, Ohio

Went to Miami University, Ohio and has a bachelors degrees in

First Book Published: Running Out of Time (1995)

Has two children, Meredith and Connor

On Haddixs website, she has a list of books

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