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, Meganโs Island, Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job, Hostage, Scared Stiff, The Kidnappers, and Caught! Three of her childrenโs books won Edgar Awards, while others received great reviews and other accolades, including the Sunshine State Young Readerโs Award, the California Young Readerโs Medal, and the Georgia Childrenโs Book Award.