Louise Fitzhugh Knihy

It's no secret that Harriet the Spy is a timeless classic that kids will love! Every day can be an adventure if you just look carefully enough! Harriet M. Welsch is a spy. In her notebook, she writes down everything she knows about everyone, even her classmates and her best friends. Then Harriet loses track of her notebook, and it ends up in the wrong hands. Before she can stop them, her friends have read the always truthful, sometimes awful things she’s written about each of them. Will Harriet find a way to put her life and her friendships back together? "What the novel showed me as a child is that words have the power to hurt, but they can also heal, and that it’s much better in the long run to use this power for good than for evil."—New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot

The book, authored by the creator of the iconic Harriet the Spy series, stands as a significant work in African-American young adult literature. It explores themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of adolescence within the context of African-American experiences. The narrative is enriched by relatable characters and poignant storytelling, making it a vital addition to the genre that resonates with young readers and offers profound insights into cultural and social issues.

Harriet the Spy refuses to become ruffled when an unidentified person starts leaving disturbing notes all over the quiet little beach town of Water Mill. She’s determined to discover the author of the notes. And she drags her friend, mousy Beth Ellen, into all kinds of odd and embarrassing situations in her efforts to reveal the culprit. Observing in her own special, caustic way with her ever-present notebook, Harriet the Spy is on the case. But will she be ready to face the truth when she finds it?Praise for Harriet the Spy® and Her Friends Harriet the Spy ®“Harriet is . . . wholly relatable whether you’re eleven or several times that age.”— EW.com Harriet Spies AgainBy Louise Fitzhugh and Helen EricsonWinner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Novel“Ericson has perfectly captured the voice and pacing of Fitzhugh’s original novel in a seamless rendering of a fresh, enjoyable story for today’s readers.” — School Library JournalHarriet the Spy, Double AgentBy Louise Fitzhugh and Maya Gold“Harriet the Spy is back, and Gold does a credible job of maintaining the special character and her crusty charm.” — BooklistThe Long Secret[ STAR ] “Written with subtlety, compassion, and [Louise Fitzhugh’s] remarkable ability to see inside the minds of children.” — School Library Journal, Starred Sport[ STAR ] “A worthy successor to Harriet the Spy —and that is high tribute.” — Booklist, Starred

Harriet ist fest entschlossen, Schriftstellerin zu werden. Da hierfür genaues Recherchieren und Beobachten zählt, führt sie Buch über alles, was ihr auffällt. Als sie eines Tages ihr letztes Notizheft verliert und ihre Klassenkameraden es finden, sind diese entsetzt über die fast ausschließlich garstigen, wenn auch zutreffenden Bemerkungen. Der Hass der ganzen Klasse trifft Harriet, und guter Rat ist teuer. Doch durch das Verständnis und die Unterstützung ihrer Eltern und der Lehrerin findet Harriet aus diesem Dilemma heraus.