Willo Davis Roberts





Willo Davis Roberts

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born
May 29, 1928 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, The United States

died
November 19, 2004

gender
female

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Willo Davis Roberts was an American writer chiefly known for her mystery novels for children and young adults. She won Edgar Allan Poe awards in 1989, 1995, and 1997 for best juvenile and best young adult mysteries. Her books included The View from the Cherry Tree, Twisted Summer, Don't Hurt Laurie, Megan's Island, Baby-sitting is a Dangerous Job, Hostage, The Girl with Silver Eyes, The One Left Behind and Scared Stiff.


Average rating: 3.82 · 5,551 ratings · 660 reviews · 66 distinct works
The Girl with the Silver Eyes
3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 2,577 ratings — published 1980 — 9 editions
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The View From the Cherry Tree
3.77 of 5 stars 3.77 avg rating — 591 ratings — published 1975 — 7 editions
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The One Left Behind
3.51 of 5 stars 3.51 avg rating — 281 ratings — published 2006 — 3 editions
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Don't Hurt Laurie
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3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 avg rating — 231 ratings — published 1977 — 8 editions
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Twisted Summer
3.54 of 5 stars 3.54 avg rating — 220 ratings — published 1998 — 6 editions
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Hostage
3.69 of 5 stars 3.69 avg rating — 205 ratings6 editions
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Caroline (Sunfire, #7)
3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 156 ratings — published 1984
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Megan's Island
3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 avg rating — 169 ratings5 editions
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Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous...
3.73 of 5 stars 3.73 avg rating — 176 ratings — published 1985 — 8 editions
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Victoria (Sunfire, #13)
3.63 of 5 stars 3.63 avg rating — 105 ratings — published 1985
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