Ivy Ruckman
Ivy Ruckman (May 25, 1931 – June 8, 2021) was an American author of books for children and young adults. Her works include "Melba the Brain" and "Night of the Twisters", inspired by a 1980 tornado event, the latter of which was made into a 1996 movie. "Night of the Twisters" was a best seller. A graduate of Hastings College, Ruckman lived in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ivy died on June 8, 2021. She was 90 years old. Death https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thespectrum/obituary.aspx?n=iva-mae-myers-ruckman-ivy&pid=199004928&fhid=4515