About the Author

Willo Davis Roberts wrote many mystery and suspense novels for children during her long and illustrious career, including The Girl with the Silver Eyes, The View from the Cherry Tree, Twisted Summer, Megans Island, Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job, Hostage, Scared Stiff, The Kidnappers, and Caught! Three of her childrens books won Edgar Awards, while others received great reviews and other accolades, including the Sunshine State Young Readers Award, the California Young Readers Medal, and the Georgia Childrens Book Award.