Margaret Peterson Haddix, born April 9, 1964, in Washington Court House, Ohio, is an American children's and young adult fiction author known for her thought-provoking and gripping dystopian and science fiction novels. Haddix's interest in dystopian worlds began at an early age when she read "1984" at 12. This influenced her to explore themes of censorship, discrimination, and societal control in her own writing. One of her most notable works, "Among the Hidden," follows the story of a family forced to live in hiding due to strict population laws. Haddix has received numerous awards for her writing, including the ALA Notable Book Award, the National Book Award Finalist, and the California Young Reader Medal. Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Haddix's novels have been praised for their ability to captivate readers and spark discussions about important social and ethical issues. Through her compelling storytelling, she encourages critical thinking, empathy, and a deep understanding of human nature.
Reading Order
12 series · 74 booksChildren of Exile Series
The Greystone Secrets Series
The Missing Series
Mysteries of Trash and Treasure Series
The Palace Chronicles Series
Running Out Of Time Series
Shadow Children Series
Under Their Skin Series
Margaret Peterson Haddix Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | Don't You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy | |
| 2 | Leaving Fishers | 1997 | Buy | |
| 3 | Turnabout | 2000 | Buy | |
| 4 | The Girl with 500 Middle Names (Short Story) | 2001 | Buy | |
| 5 | Takeoffs and Landings | 2001 | Buy | |
| 6 | Because of Anya (Short Story) | 2002 | Buy | |
| 7 | Escape from Memory | 2003 | Buy | |
| 8 | The House on the Gulf | 2004 | Buy | |
| 9 | Say What? (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy | |
| 10 | Double Identity | 2005 | Buy | |
| 11 | Dexter the Tough (Short Story) | 2007 | Buy | |
| 12 | Uprising | 2007 | Buy | |
| 13 | Claim to Fame | 2009 | Buy | |
| 14 | The Always War | 2011 | Buy | |
| 15 | Game Changer | 2012 | Buy | |
| 16 | Full Ride | 2013 | Buy | |
| 17 | The Summer of Broken Things | 2018 | Buy | |
| 18 | Remarkables | 2019 | Buy | |
| 19 | The School for Whatnots | 2022 | Buy |
Margaret Peterson Haddix Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | Thad, the Ghost, and Me (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy |
The 39 Clues Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | The Maze of Bones ( By: Rick Riordan) | 2008 | Buy | |
| 2 | One False Note ( By: Gordon Korman) | 2008 | Buy | |
| 3 | The Sword Thief ( By: Peter Lerangis) | 2009 | Buy | |
| 4 | Beyond the Grave ( By: Jude Watson) | 2009 | Buy | |
| 5 | The Black Circle ( By: Patrick Carman) | 2009 | Buy | |
| 6 | In Too Deep ( By: Jude Watson) | 2009 | Buy | |
| 7 | The Viper's Nest ( By: Peter Lerangis) | 2010 | Buy | |
| 8 | The 39 Clues: Agent Handbook ( By: Scholastic Inc.) | 2010 | Buy | |
| 9 | The Emperor's Code ( By: Gordon Korman) | 2010 | Buy | |
| 10 | Storm Warning ( By: Linda Sue Park) | 2010 | Buy | |
| 11 | Into the Gauntlet | 2010 | Buy | |
| 12 | Vespers Rising ( By: Jude Watson) | 2011 | Buy | |
| 13 | The Black Book of Buried Secrets (Companion Book) ( By: Rick Riordan) | 2012 | Buy | |
| 14 | Midnight Ride ( By: Clifford Riley) | 2013 | Search |