This was really cool.

In this cute sequel, Harriet tries to figure out what has got Ole Golly so down and how to fix it for her.

A sweet story of childhood blunderings through the obvious and a love that cannot be ignored, I liked this novel way more than the original!

This is a dreadful sequel. Readers need to realize that the author of the classic Harriet the Spy did not have anything to do with the writing of this book. It was approved by the late author’s estate.

None of it has the spark, wit and energy of the original.

New characters like “Rosarito Sauvage” are infuriating and obnoxious.

Great existing characters like Harriet, Ole Golly and Sport seem nothing like previous books.

Odd contemporary mentions of things like “Fine Point Sharpies” seem ridiculously out of the timeline of the original novel.

Reread the original Fitzhugh book. You’ll be far better off than wasting time on this “fan fiction” poor imitation of the original.

I enjoyed this continuation of "Harriet the Spy" with the familiar characters from that book and other books by Louise Fitzhugh (this new book is by Helen Erickson). A new character, "Annie" (she uses different aliases), is introduced and presumably further developed in a subsequent book. The character of Harriet is the same, but the book feels different, maybe because it's written by another author (or maybe because I am an adult now, not a child).

This is a sweet little story with a predictable plot; otherwise, I would have given only one star. The characters bear NO resemblance to Louise Fitzhugh's wonderful creation in the original Harriet the Spy.

Harriet the Spy being one of my childhood favorites, I was doubtful that this companion book (written by a different author) could be anywhere near as good as the original. But she nails it! Helen Ericsson channels Louise Fitzhugh beautifully in this delightfully funny and thoughtful book.

I have a strong love for Harriet M. (For Middle) Welsh. She has quickly become one of my favorite literary characters. Not to mention Roserita was a STUPENDOUS addition to the books. She balances Harriet very well and I LOVE HER. And I loved the return of Ole Golly. And Cook. And Sport. Basically everyone in this book was so much fun. Harriet was also creating a timeline of her life and it was fun seeing her reflect on “the big moments”.

Everyone needs these in their life (also am I the only one who wants an adult Harriet the Spy novel??)

Hey everyone,if you like a good mystery book and shocking and a book you cant put down, well look for Harriet spies again

This one is even better than Harriet the Spy, because Harriet actually solves a mystery. Sad that Louise Fitzhugh doesn't write it, though. :(

I wasn't sure what to think of this book, going in. A different author from the original? Written in 2002 instead of the 1960s? How were they going to reconcile the changes in technology, womens' rolls and pop culture?

I was pleased with the result. Harriet is still young enough that a lot of technology talk was avoided. The characters of Cook and Ole Golly were true to the original book, without being overtly sexist. The new author is obviously a huge 'Harriet the Spy' fan and I enjoyed the story (although not as much as the original).

I'll probably read the other books I just found out existed ('Sport' and 'Harriet the Spy, Double Agent') even though they won't be as satisfying as my favorite children's book of all time, 'Harriet the Spy'.

Sentimental read; second book in the series.

never to spy