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What influenced Margaret Peterson Haddix?
Her father was her inspiration, says Haddix, because of the wild and entertaining stories he always told — stories “about one of our ancestors who was kidnapped, about some friends who survived lying on a railroad bridge while a train went over the top of them, about the kid who brought possum meat to the school …
How did Margaret Peterson Haddix start her career?
After college, I worked first as a newspaper copy editor in Fort Wayne, Indiana, then quickly moved back to Indianapolis to work as a newspaper reporter there. I didn’t fully realize it at the time, but during those early years of my life I was also amassing things to write about.
What inspired Margaret Peterson Haddix to write books?
Haddix chose to pursue fiction writing after her husband, Doug, became a news reporter, because she did not want to be his employee. Her previous work as a reporter inspired her to write fiction. After documenting a wide variety of topics, she wanted to create her own plots and characters.
Where did Margaret Peterson Haddix go to college?
She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with degrees in English/journalism, English/Creative writing, and History. While in college, Haddix worked a series of jobs.
When was the missing by Margaret Peterson Haddix published?
The famous works of Haddix are The Missing and Shadow Children. The former was published in 2008 until 2015. The latter one was published in 1998 until 2006. Both are popular series among kids. Scholastic published The 39 Clues by Haddix.
Where does Margaret Peterson Haddix live in Ohio?
The New York Times ’ best-selling author currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, Doug, and their two children, Meredith and Connor.
Who are the characters in the strangers by Margaret Peterson Haddix?
In her new series, which begins with The Strangers, three siblings—Chess, Emma, and Finn Greystone—investigate their mother’s disappearance and learn of an alternate world while cracking codes, solving clues, and uncovering secrets.