Harriet the Spy
About this book
Harriet the Spy is a children's novel written and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh that was published in 1964. It has been called "a milestone in children's literature" and a "classic". In the U.S. it ranked number 12 in The 50 Best Books for Kids and number 17 in The Top 100 Children's Novels on two lists generated in 2012.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 101232 readers · 305 pages · ≈ 5 h 39 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Harriet the Spy?
About ≈ 5 h 39 m — 305 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Harriet the Spy?
305 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Harriet the Spy?
It sits on the Spy Fiction, Classics, Mystery shelves.
Has Harriet the Spy been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Harriet the Spy (1997), Harriet the Spy (1996).
Is Harriet the Spy in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Harriet the Spy?
The main characters include Harriet M. Welsch, Sport, Pinky Whitehead, Marion Hawthorne.
Who wrote Harriet the Spy?
Louise Fitzhugh.
“Harriet was trying to explain to Sport how to play town.”