About the Author

Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many critically and popularly acclaimed YA and middle grade novels, including the Children of Exile series, The Missing series, the Under Their Skin series, and the Shadow Children series. A graduate of Miami University (of Ohio), she worked for several years as a reporter for The Indianapolis News. She also taught at the Danville (Illinois) Area Community College. She lives with her family in Columbus, Ohio. Visit her at HaddixBooks.com.

Reviews

"A compelling message about labor, sacrifice, and the price of freedom in America."--Publishers Weekly

"Haddix is a masterful storyteller and succeeds in putting a human face on a historical tragedy. Recommended."--Library Media Connection

"This deftly crafted historical novel unfolds dramatically with an absorbing story and well-drawn characters who readily evoke empathy and compassion."--School Library Journal

"Will keep readers turning the pages. An excellent author's note provides additional historical information."--Booklist

"A compelling message about labor, sacrifice, and the price of freedom in America."--Publishers Weekly
"Haddix is a masterful storyteller and succeeds in putting a human face on a historical tragedy. Recommended."--Library Media Connection
"This deftly crafted historical novel unfolds dramatically with an absorbing story and well-drawn characters who readily evoke empathy and compassion."--School Library Journal
"Will keep readers turning the pages. An excellent author's note provides additional historical information."--Booklist