Harriet the Spy (Harriet the Spy #1)
by Louise Fitzhugh
Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 77.6K reader ratings. First published in 1964. The book spans 300 pages.
About Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy has a secret notebook that she fills with utterly honest jottings about her parents, her classmates, and her neighbors. Every day on her spy route she "observes" and notes down anything of interest to her:I BET THAT LADY WITH THE CROSS-EYE LOOKS IN THE MIRROR AND JUST FEELS TERRIBLE.PINKY WHITEHEAD WILL NEVER CHANGE. DOES HIS MOTHER HATE HIM? IF I HAD HIM I'D HATE HIM.IF MARION HAWTHORNE DOESN'T WATCH OUT SHE'S GOING TO GROW UP INTO A LADY HITLER.But when Harriet's notebook is found by her schoolmates, their anger and retaliation and Harriet's unexpected responses explode in a hilarious way.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Louise Fitzhugh |
| Published | 1964 |
| Pages | 300 |
| Genres | Fiction, Young Adult, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.96 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 77,575 |
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What genre is Harriet the Spy?
Harriet the Spy is categorized as Fiction, Young Adult, Classics, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Harriet the Spy worth reading?
Based on 77.6K reader ratings, Harriet the Spy has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Harriet the Spy?
Harriet the Spy has 300 pages.
Who wrote Harriet the Spy?
Harriet the Spy was written by Louise Fitzhugh. It was first published in 1964.
What is the ISBN for Harriet the Spy?
The ISBN-13 for Harriet the Spy is 9780440416790.0.
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