Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy is a children's novel written by Louise Fitzhugh, published in 1964. The story revolves around 11-year-old Harriet M. Welsch, an aspiring writer who observes and records her thoughts about her classmates and neighbors on her afternoon "spy route". After Harriet loses her notebook, her classmates form the "Spy Catcher Club" to make her life miserable, leading to a series of events that ultimately result in Harriet apologizing and lying to make amends. Harriet is appointed editor of the class newspaper, where she uses the platform to print a retraction of her past writings and is eventually forgiven by her friends. The book has received widespread critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of a modern city child and its exploration of themes such as friendship, loyalty, and apology.learn more on wikipedia