The Long Secret - Harriet the Spy Adventures Dell Yearling Book by Louise Fitzhugh Paperback

About the Book

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 best friend, mousy Beth Ellen, into all kinds of odd and embarrassing situations in her efforts to reveal the culprit.

Book Synopsis

A captivating mystery for young readers that combines humor, adventure, and heartfelt moments--perfect for fans of the beloved classic Harriet the Spy.

This summer in the quiet beach town of Water Mill, Harriet M. Welsch and her friend Beth Ellen Hansen find their world turned upside down by a series of anonymous, disturbing notes left around town. Harriet, ever the curious and bold investigator, drags the shy Beth Ellen into a string of adventures as they seek to uncover the mystery writer's identity.

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?

Review Quotes

Praise for Harriet the Spy(R) and Her Friends

Harriet the Spy(R)

"Harriet is . . . wholly relatable whether you're eleven or several times that age."--EW.com

Harriet Spies Again
By Louise Fitzhugh and Helen Ericson
Winner 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 Journal

Harriet the Spy, Double Agent
By 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." --Booklist

The 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

About the Author

Louise Fitzhugh (1928-1974) was born in Memphis, Tennessee. She attended Bard College, studied art in Italy and France, and continued her studies in New York at the Art Students League and at Cooper Union. Her books Harriet the Spy, The Long Secret, and Sport have been acclaimed as milestones of children's literature. These classics delight readers year after year.