Let's make this birthday one to remember.

64 years old (Born on February 01, 1961)

Happy Birthday, James Preller! May your day be filled with more twists and turns than a Jigsaw Jones mystery—and fewer scares than the Scary Tales trilogy. Your stories have kept countless kids (and adults!) turning pages late into the night—though we suspect you've single-handedly boosted flashlight sales nationwide.

From hitting home runs in "Six Innings" to tackling tough topics brilliantly in "Bystander," you’ve given readers adventures they'll cherish forever. Here's hoping this year brings even greater success, endless inspiration for new tales, and perhaps just enough birthday cake crumbs left behind as clues for young detectives everywhere!