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Harriet Spies

Elana K. Arnold

Illustrator: Dung Ho

Ages: 6+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Walden Pond Press/HarperCollins

ISBN: 978-0-06-309213-6

Keywords: island life, friendship, new siblings, lying, family, chapter book

During a summer at her grandmother's B&B, Harriet solves mysteries, makes friends, and learns something about truth-telling. Sequel to Just Harriet. Spot art.