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therearenobadbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
4.0
This is a great series, I binged it and loved it. The second volume is my fav,they are easy to read and the audiobook is also fun.
fyziksgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Cute book and protagonist. Handles grief and change well, but be aware grief and missing her parents is a big, repeated, central part of the story, not just a set up for a summer on the island. Harriet lies a lot, and while it's not presented as a good thing, it is a constant thing.
Overall cute, but not the light, happy read I expected.
Overall cute, but not the light, happy read I expected.
torifaye's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was cute and everything I wanted to read on a warm spring day!
katymul's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I love books where I just want to give every character a big hug. Elana K. Arnold's work is complex as ever -- doubling back on itself in really clever ways. She has such a talent for half-hiding truths from her readers and revealing all the pieces in the most charming of ways. This book is a gentle, loving take on a family in a challenging situation. Harriet, a charming narrator, slowly comes to realize and appreciate how gently every adult is handling her, despite having to make decisions that are hard on her. It's a wonderful look at empathy, and a lovely world to spend some time inside.
purplepenning's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
A spunky and relatable grade schooler who is learning to be a little more self-aware and honest while solving small mysteries and (eventually) making the best of an impromptu summer at her grandma's B&B.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pregnancy and Colonisation
canuckmum's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
jenaneter's review against another edition
5.0
Fans of Elana K. Arnold’s Bat series are sure to love her newest book, Just Harriet, starring a young girl named Harriet who is spending the summer at her grandmother’s island B&B. Though Harriet is there against her will, she doesn’t let that stop her from exploring the island and the house — and finding some mysteries along the way.
This book is gentle and sweet, with characters that have a lot of potential in future books. Harriet is a fantastic protagonist -- she doesn't always get things right, and she has a bad habit of lying, and she is the kind of character that you want to root for.
As always, Arnold's animal characters are just as vibrant as her human ones -- Moneypenny and Matzo Ball are adorable, both in their written antics and in the lovingly rendered illustrations.
Parents and kids alike are sure to enjoy Just Harriet and all her island adventures.
Thank you to HarperCollins Children's Books and NetGalley for the ARC!
This book is gentle and sweet, with characters that have a lot of potential in future books. Harriet is a fantastic protagonist -- she doesn't always get things right, and she has a bad habit of lying, and she is the kind of character that you want to root for.
As always, Arnold's animal characters are just as vibrant as her human ones -- Moneypenny and Matzo Ball are adorable, both in their written antics and in the lovingly rendered illustrations.
Parents and kids alike are sure to enjoy Just Harriet and all her island adventures.
Thank you to HarperCollins Children's Books and NetGalley for the ARC!
jenaneter's review
5.0
Fans of Elana K. Arnold’s Bat series are sure to love her newest book, Just Harriet, starring a young girl named Harriet who is spending the summer at her grandmother’s island B&B. Though Harriet is there against her will, she doesn’t let that stop her from exploring the island and the house — and finding some mysteries along the way.
This book is gentle and sweet, with characters that have a lot of potential in future books. Harriet is a fantastic protagonist -- she doesn't always get things right, and she has a bad habit of lying, and she is the kind of character that you want to root for.
As always, Arnold's animal characters are just as vibrant as her human ones -- Moneypenny and Matzo Ball are adorable, both in their written antics and in the lovingly rendered illustrations.
Parents and kids alike are sure to enjoy Just Harriet and all her island adventures.
Thank you to HarperCollins Children's Books and NetGalley for the ARC!
This book is gentle and sweet, with characters that have a lot of potential in future books. Harriet is a fantastic protagonist -- she doesn't always get things right, and she has a bad habit of lying, and she is the kind of character that you want to root for.
As always, Arnold's animal characters are just as vibrant as her human ones -- Moneypenny and Matzo Ball are adorable, both in their written antics and in the lovingly rendered illustrations.
Parents and kids alike are sure to enjoy Just Harriet and all her island adventures.
Thank you to HarperCollins Children's Books and NetGalley for the ARC!
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
Harriet is a fun character and I hope we see her in more books!
Fantastic and fun setting!
Fantastic and fun setting!