Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on November 11, 1936)

Happy Birthday, Peg Kehret! May your special day be free of volcano disasters, earthquake terrors, and mistaken identities—though we wouldn't mind a little suspenseful plot twist in the cake-cutting ceremony. Your thrilling tales have kept countless young readers on the edge of their seats (and occasionally hiding under blankets), earning you more awards than candles on your cake!

Here's wishing you another year filled with exciting adventures—minus any real-life natural disasters—and plenty of inspiration for new stories. Keep writing those page-turners; after all, you're exactly who we think you are: an amazing storyteller loved by generations!