Catherine Hapka

Catherine Hapka is a children’s and young adult author who has written more than 100 books, including original titles and books tied to established series and franchises. Her work includes the Saddle Club and Free Rein series, the Pony Scouts books, and Step into Reading titles such as How Not to Start Third Grade.

Hapka has also written under the names Cathy Hapka, C.A. Hapka, Sandy Beech, and P.J. Denton. Published bios describe her as living in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where she keeps horses and other animals, and note that she enjoys horseback riding, reading, gardening, music, and travel.