Hariet the Spy is back in a companion novel. Ole Golly has returned, but isn't herslef. Harriet is on the case.

I was a disappointed. I've always liked Harriet, and I'd read that this sequel by a different author did justice to the original. I'm not sure I found that to be true. I listened to the first Harriet recently, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The audio for this sequel was read by the same person, but I felt like it was done a bit differently, even different voices for the same characters. Harriet had definitely grown up a bit, expected and maybe necessary, but I missed the Harriet I know, the one who had to learn that you have to figure out how to get along with everyone. Harriet is missing many of the qualities I loved, and I missed the observations of her school mates and neighbors in her notebook. Ole Golly, well, Ole Golly just wasn't herself at all, and I am not sure she should have been included here. Her character was totally different, not nearly as strong, and their relationship isn't at all the same. Maybe hoping for more of the same was an unattainable goal.

This book was fun because Harriet spied a lot.

fun

"Harriet Spies Again" amuses as a child tries to interpret and solve grownup problems. First conclusions are bigger than life, but solutions are more simple and effective than an adult could ever manage. Harriet is an unforgettable character (I first read about her in "Harriet the Spy," over twenty years ago), and I couldn't wait to read more of her adventures. The characters who support her add just as much charm to the story. This book's impact goes beyond the story itself as I find myself inspired to create lists of strong verbs and make a 30-page timeline, outlining where my life has taken me.

I adore the original! This was a fun book with some great little quirks and twists.

Sure it's different in tone than the original Harriet, but I enjoyed it still. My daughter LOLed a few times.

Listened to the audiobook

finished it about a week ago it si so good!

I liked the first one better

I just love Harriet!

I liked when she found out Ole Golly was having a baby!!!