Book details
Harriet the Spy: 50th Anniversary Edition
Description
This special 50th Anniversary Edition of the classic and ground-breaking coming-of-age novel, Harriet the Spy, includes tributesby Judy Blume, Meg Cabot, Lois Lowry, Rebecca Stead, and many more, as well as a map of Harriet's New York City neighborhood and spy route and original author/editor correspondence. Using her keen observation skills, 11-year-old Harriet M. Welsch writes down in her notebook what she considers the truth about everyone in and around her New York City neighborhood. When she loses track of her notebook, it ends up in the wrong hands, and before she can stop them, her friends read the sometimes awful things she's observed and written abouteach of them. How can Harriet find a way to keep her integrity and also put her life and her friendships back together?';I don't know of a better novel about the costs and rewards of being a truth teller, nor of any book that made more readers of my generation want to become fiction writers. I love the story of Harriet so much I feel as if I lived it.' Jonathan Franzen, author of Freedom and The CorrectionsFrom the Hardcover edition.
Age
8-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
368 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Celebration of a Classic: The 50th Anniversary Edition marks a half-century since the original publication of 'Harriet the Spy', offering a chance to celebrate this milestone and appreciate the enduring appeal of a literary classic.
- Exclusive Bonus Content: This special edition often includes forewords, afterwords, or essays from notable authors and critics, providing readers with new insights and perspectives on Harriet's story and its impact on children's literature.
- Nostalgia and Timelessness: For those who grew up reading 'Harriet the Spy', revisiting the book in its anniversary edition can be a nostalgic experience, while new readers can discover why the story has remained relevant and beloved across generations.
- Cultural Significance: Understanding the historical context and the groundbreaking nature of Louise Fitzhugh's work in children's literature, as 'Harriet the Spy' was one of the first children's books to feature a complex, imperfect, and realistic young female protagonist.