The Long Secret (Harriet the Spy Adventures (Dell Yearling Book))
by Louise Fitzhugh
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Author: Louise FitzhughEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-03-12
ISBN: 0440418194
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Yearling
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Book Review: The Long Secret By Louise Fitzhugh
Summary: 4 Stars
The Long Secret By Louise Fitzhugh contains many surprising twists and turns. It takes place in the small town of Water Mill during the summer and is about a 12- year- old spy named Harriet and her best friend, Beth Ellen, who are trying to figure out who is leaving mysterious notes everywhere.
The story begins when Harriet and Beth Ellen are at the local supermarket buying some cookies. After they pay the clerk for the cookies, she reaches into the cash register's drawer to give them change, but instead of pulling out money, she pulls out a note. Written awkwardly on the scrap of paper with a red crayon are the words `Jesus Hates You'. This is only the start of a whole barrage of letters that turn up, each with an appropriate saying on them that matches the life of the person who receives them. Although the letters did match the person receiving them, I found some of the religious messages to be offensive and strong. When Harriet finally gets one, she decides that it is time to take action, and she drags Beth Ellen, and Jamie, another friend of hers, into the middle of the situation.
Since most of the notes have religious sayings on them, Harriet comes to the conclusion that a religious fanatic is leaving them all over town, and her first suspect is a country girl, Jessie Mae, who is obsessed with the Bible. In case her first suspicion isn't right, she even has a back-up suspect - The Preacher. The Preacher is a tall, African American man who Harriet thinks could easily be slipping the notes into cash registers or dresser drawers because of his innocent appearance and his humble kindness to all. Even though her assumptions about the note writer may be right, I don't think that Harriet should be quick to jump to conclusions and suspect people of doing something just because they like to do an activity or have a certain style.
However, solving a mystery isn't easy, and by the middle of the story Harriet has only a few clues to help her determine the culprit. The plot thickens when Beth Ellen's parents, Zeeney and Wallace, come back from Paris and want to take her with them when they return. In this situation, I was surprised how their coming made Beth Ellen stronger, and I liked the fact that she handled the situation well, even when Zeeney got a little out of control.
As Harriet and her friends uncover more pieces to the puzzle, they also uncover themselves and reveal characteristics that they have never shown before. Will they be able to solve the mystery, or will they be stumped and forced to break up their investigation? Check out The Long Secret to find out the exciting details and the enticing ending!
I enjoyed this book because it had suspense and action, and I recommend that you read it if you like mysteries and want to know about Harriet's later adventures.
Mary Kate LA-6
Summary of The Long Secret (Harriet the Spy Adventures (Dell Yearling Book))
Harriet the Spy refuses to become ruffled when an unidentified person starts leaving disturbing notes all over the quiet little beach town of Water Mill. She?s determined to discover the author of the notes. And she drags her best friend, mousy Beth Ellen, into all kinds of odd and embarrassing situations in her efforts to reveal the culprit. Observing in her own special, caustic way with her ever-present notebook, Harriet the Spy is on the case. But will she be ready to face the truth when she finds it?Classics by Age Books
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