Willo Davis Roberts (May 29, 1928—November 19, 2004) was an American writer chiefly known for her mystery and suspense 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, "Sugar isn't Everything",Don't Hurt Laurie, Megan's Island, Baby-sitting is a Dangerous Job, Hostage, The Girl with the Silver Eyes, The One Left Behind, Scared Stiff, Caught!, and Undercurrents. She died of congestive heart failure at the age of 76.