Willo Davis Roberts wrote many mystery and suspense novels for children during her long and illustrious career, including The Girl with the Silver Eyes, The View from the Cherry Tree, Twisted Summer, Meganâs Island, Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job, Hostage, Scared Stiff, The Kidnappers, and Caught! Three of her childrenâs books won Edgar Awards, while others received great reviews and other accolades, including the Sunshine State Young Readerâs Award, the California Young Readerâs Medal, and the Georgia Childrenâs Book Award.