Margaret Sutton, the pen name of Rachel Beebe, was an American author and teacher who made significant contributions to twentieth-century children's literature. Born in 1903, she is best remembered as the creator of the Judy Bolton Series, a popular collection of mystery books. Over a span of thirty-five years, from 1932 to 1967, Sutton authored thirty-eight volumes in this series, establishing a dedicated readership.
In addition to her work on the Judy Bolton mysteries, Sutton wrote several other book series and standalone historical works. Her diverse output includes the Gail Gardner series and The Magic Maker series. She also authored historical fiction books such as Palace Wagon Family and Jemima, Daughter of Daniel Boone. Throughout her life, Sutton balanced her prolific writing career with her professional dedication to teaching, leaving behind a rich legacy of children's fiction upon her death in 2001.
