Margaret Peterson Haddix is one of my favorite authors. Sometimes if I’m at a book store and can’t decide what I want, I’ll search her name and buy a book she wrote. For me, she’s one of the authors that always keeps me intrigued, entertained, and hungry for more. Here are a few descriptions of books she’s written that I’ve read:
Running Out of Time - Jessie Keyser thinks she’s growing up in the 1840s but the real year is 1996. She and most of her fellow villagers are part of a huge experiment/tourist attraction. Trouble arises when diphtheria spreads through the village. They can be given no cure because there technically shouldn’t be one in 1840s. Will everyone die?
The Shadow Children Series – In the first book of seven, Among the Hidden, you are introduced to a society where families are only permitted to have two children. The book follows the story of Luke Garner, an illegal third child. If he is discovered, he will be killed. In this book, he meets Jen, another illegal third child. Her father has connections with the government and might know a way out for Luke. Luke can’t help but accept the risks. The books that follow are Among the Imposters, Among the Betrayed, Among the Barons, Among the Brave, Among the Enemy, and Among the Free.
Turnabout – Amelia Hazelwood was at the ripe old age of 101 in the year 2000. This book follows Amelia’s life between then and 2085, when Amelia’s 16. Yes, those are the correct numbers. In this fictional novel, Amelia is part of an experiment that reverses the effects of aging. Others involved in the experiment begin to realize that the drug not only takes away age, but also memory. The supposed Cure that was to stop the aging process ends up being lethal. What will happen to Amelia?
Margarett Peterson Haddix is my FAVORITE author! Ive already read Among the Hidden, Among the Imposters, and Im on Among the Betrayed. I have also read Turnabout, Running out of Time, and Found and Sent. She really ROCKS! Like she said, she always keeps me hungry for more! Margarett Peterson Haddix will always be my favorite author!