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Mary Downing Hahn

Mary Downing Hahn is an acclaimed American author of children's books, particularly known for her ghost stories, historical fiction, and realistic fiction. Born on December 9, 1937, in Washington, D.C., she worked as a children's librarian before becoming a full-time writer in 1991, with her debut novel *The Sara Summer* published in 1979.[1][2][6]

Washington, D.C., USA Dec 9, 1937

Ghost stories Historical fiction Realistic fiction