Yearly Archives: 2010

Faith’s Story

Posted on November 15, 2010 by FJ

Before Juliet, Elaine and Helene came to visit me and Winnifred in New York in 2001, I researched Louise Fitzhugh and Harriet; when they got to town, the five of us went on a Harriet the Spy walking tour in … Continue reading →

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Ivy’s Story

Posted on November 15, 2010 by FJ

HTS was a special book for me. It got me writing more than actually spying, because (a) spying is a lot of work, and (b) I’m most interested in myself anyway. I have kept a journal pretty much since then … Continue reading →

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Cookie’s Story

Posted on November 15, 2010 by FJ

I had a notebook stuffed in a little hole in our oak tree. I was CRAZY about Harriet the spy. When I had to get glasses and my 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Jacks, said I looked like Harriet, it was … Continue reading →

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Danielle’s Story

Posted on November 15, 2010 by FJ

When her teacher demanded to see the notebook that so preoccupied her, eight-year-old Danielle Prohom ran from her classroom screaming, “No! I’m never handing it over!” Knowing the jig would be up if all the teachers in the school read … Continue reading →

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Jane’s Story

Posted on November 15, 2010 by FJ

About 24 years ago eight-year-old Jane Milroy and a friend marched down to the local police station. The officers looked on in amusement as the two small girls dressed in rolled-up jeans and sneakers offered to help out as investigators. … Continue reading →

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alyiswriting’s Story

Posted on November 15, 2010 by FJ
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Trent’s Story

Posted on November 13, 2010 by FJ

[From an Amazon.com review:] When I was in the the 3rd grade, my teacher read a variety of books to us in class, one of which being Harriet The Spy. I can honestly say it changed my life. I was … Continue reading →

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