Reviews

Just Harriet by Elana K. Arnold

dangerpronedaphne's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

miszjeanie's review against another edition

4.0

Just Harriet is a charming, engaging chapter book/young middle grade book with a memorable, relatable protagonist. Filled with sweet illustrations and set in a small island town, this story will appeal to fans of stories set in motels/B&B’s, lovers of animal stories, and readers who enjoy stories with strong grandparent bonds. Finally, this is definitely another pick for kids who love Ramona Quimby!

Read my full review on the blog.

Many thanks to the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

mindfullibrarian's review against another edition

4.0

What a sweet story! This would make a perfect read aloud for 1st - 3rd graders, and of course would be wonderful for independent readers in that age range as well. Harriet has just finished 3rd grade, but IMO reads younger. There is a light mystery, adorable animals and loving family. I'm sad my youngest is now past this type of book because I would have loved to cuddle up with her with this as our bedtime story!

Source: public library print

nodaybutoday05's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

craftymxlibrarian's review against another edition

4.0

This one was such a cute story that took me back to when I was a kid relating so much to Ramona Quimby. Arnold packed so much into such a short story, I almost want to reread it and focus on different themes each time!

suegat's review against another edition

hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

mbarkley's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

raechsreads's review against another edition

4.0

A great early middle grade mystery book for everyone who needs it. Harriet is hilarious, though at other times I did shake my head at some of her antics. All the characters on Marbel Island help her grow.

msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

drsuzbark's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

Appropriate for lower elementary readers