kjboldon 's review for:

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
4.0

2013: Loved Harriet and her refusal to conform (tomato sandwiches!), empathized with her, and yet, felt she was slow to learn her lesson, even after it was spelled out for her. An interesting snapshot of class, place, and time in NYC. somewhat less than satisfying that it didn't feel like it followed a natural arc of dawning self awareness.

2016: read aloud to 10 and 12yo boys. We all enjoyed, though winced at Harriet's casual cruelty. Ole Golly is very wise.