The Long Secret
Published on 12. March 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-440-41819-1 (ISBN)
Description
A captivating mystery for young readers that combines humor, adventure, and heartfelt moments—perfect for fans of the beloved classic Harriet the Spy.
This summer in the quiet beach town of Water Mill, Harriet M. Welsch and her friend Beth Ellen Hansen find their world turned upside down by a series of anonymous, disturbing notes left around town. Harriet, ever the curious and bold investigator, drags the shy Beth Ellen into a string of adventures as they seek to uncover the mystery writer's identity.
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?
This summer in the quiet beach town of Water Mill, Harriet M. Welsch and her friend Beth Ellen Hansen find their world turned upside down by a series of anonymous, disturbing notes left around town. Harriet, ever the curious and bold investigator, drags the shy Beth Ellen into a string of adventures as they seek to uncover the mystery writer's identity.
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?
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (digest)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
349 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-440-41819-1 (9780440418191)
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Louise Fitzhugh (1928–1974) was born in Memphis, Tennessee. She attended Bard College, studied art in Italy and France, and continued her studies in New York at the Art Students League and at Cooper Union. Her books Harriet the Spy, The Long Secret, and Sport have been acclaimed as milestones of children’s literature. These classics delight readers year after year.