Wendelin Van Draanen

WENDELIN VAN DRAANEN is the acclaimed author of more than thirty novels. Her books for younger readers include the eighteen-book Sammy Keyes mystery series, winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award; The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones, winner of the Josette Frank Award; and Swear to Howdy. Her novels for teens include Flipped; The Running Dream, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award; Wild Bird; Confessions of a Serial Kisser; Runaway; and The Peach Rebellion. Van Draanen lives in California with her husband.