Ask an Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix

UPDATE 9/2/10: I did the interview with Margaret on video and she was SO nice! Watch the video interview here!

Hi guys! I have AMAZING news!! Margaret Peterson Haddix will be coming to Scholastic on August 31 for The 39 Clues webcast, and I will have a chance to interview her for THE STACKS!!!!!!!! Do I have the best job ever, or what? Yes, I do, but stay with me here, because I need your help.

If you have read Margaret Peterson Haddix's books, then you understand why I'm so excited. They are AWESOME! If you haven't read them yet, you should definitely check them out. They are un-put-down-able action-filled page-turners. Read our reviews of Running Out of Time, and Found to see what I mean.

And, of course, Haddix is the author of the final book in The 39 Clues series, Into the Gauntlet, coming out on August 31.

But now, coming to the part where I need your help. . . What questions should I ask? What would YOU ask her if you were in my place?

Please help me by writing your questions for Margaret Peterson Haddix in the Comments, and I will choose the best one to ask on August 31 when I interview her. You don't have to limit yourself to the same old standard questions that authors always get asked. You can think outside the box and be as creative as you want with your questions. Go crazy!

Thanks for your help! (YYEEEEE! squeals in delight)

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

Comments

[Comment #26]

I love your books especially the Hidden series. Never read 39 Clues. When looking at it it seems interesting! What is it about and where did you get the idea?

[Comment #27]

DUDE I so luv her books and what Cahill branch is she in? Iam a Janus. ;) :)

[Comment #28]

@GNO: I know, right? we so did. =)

[Comment #29]

I can't wait for the webcast! 5 more days guys!

[Comment #30]

you should ask her:

Is she in the middle of writing a book right now?

What made her want to write books?

Did you like reading when you little?

[Comment #31]

And one more thing ask her how she got the idea for writing 39 clues?

[Comment #32]

I LOVE the 39 Clues series!!! it is absolutely the best series ever. I think the best question to ask the auhtor is... what really happened to Amy and Dan's parents? Who started the fire? What does the big picture on the back of the cards mean?

[Comment #33]

The series is sort of confusing, but really good. Will there be a book 11?

[Comment #34]

This is so cool! I love the 39 clues books, and they should totally make a movie out of this!

[Comment #35]

ask her what her insperation for her books where

[Comment #36]

Oh my gosh, I wish I could meet her! She is my absolutely favorite author! Ask her how many books will be in the Missing series. Also, does she plan on writing sequels to any books she already published?

[Comment #37]

Sonja, I was just wondering when you are going to post the interview. no hurry!

[Comment #38]

i ment asas47! sorry!

[Comment #39]

i would ask: what or who gave you the idea of being an author? and i absolutely adore your books!!!!!

[Comment #40]

I LOVE your books! And I LOVE The 39 Clues!!!!!! Cool! There are "39" Comments! It's too bad I have to ruin it though...

[Comment #41]

OH MY GOD!!!! I forgot to tell you guys! The 39 Clues authors are starting a new 39 clues series that is a sequel to Book 10! It's called "Vespers Rising." HOW COOL IS THAT?!

[Comment #42]

Is she going to write another series?

[Comment #43]

Ok is am you who this me today tomorrow dude are cool

[Comment #44]

What is the main conflict in the book Turnabout?

[Comment #45]

What is the solution tl the conflict in the book Turnabout?

[Comment #46]

I meant what was the solution to the conflict in the book Turnabout?