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Just Harriet

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Just Harriet by Elana K. Arnold follows the adventure of a spirited young girl named Harriet after she is sent to live with her grandmother on a small island for the summer. Filled with curiosity and a knack for getting into trouble, Harriet discovers a family mystery, learns more about her past, and grows to understand herself in this heartfelt and whimsical children's story.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you appreciate tales of curiosity and adventure. Follow a spirited young protagonist as she navigates summertime challenges and discovers more about her family's past. With humour, heartfelt moments, and a touch of mystery, this book is perfect for young readers who love exploring both the world around them and their own capabilities.

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Just Harriet

From the award-winning author of A Boy Called Bat comes a new young middle grade series in the tradition of Ramona and Clementine, starring an unforgettable girl named Harriet.

There are a few things you should know about Harriet Wermer:

  • She just finished third grade.

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From the award-winning author of A Boy Called Bat comes a new young middle grade series in the tradition of Ramona and Clementine, starring an unforgettable girl named Harriet.

There are a few things you should know about Harriet Wermer:

  • She just finished third grade.
  • She has a perfect cat named Matzo Ball.
  • She doesn’t always tell the truth.
  • She is very happy to be spending summer vacation away from home and her mum and dad and all the wonderful things she had been planning all year.

Okay, maybe that last one isn’t entirely the truth.

Of course, there’s nothing Harriet doesn't like about Marble Island, the small island off the coast of California where her nanu runs a cozy little bed and breakfast. And nobody doesn’t love Moneypenny, Nanu’s old basset hound. But Harriet doesn’t like the fact that Dad made this decision without even asking her.

When Harriet arrives on Marble Island, however, she discovers that it's full of surprises, and even a mystery. One that seems to involve her Dad, back when he was a young boy living on Marble Island. One that Harriet is absolutely going to solve. And that's the truth.

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Just Harriet is described as a gentle and slow-paced summer story that strongly emphasises character development.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063092051

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Walden Pond Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Elana K. Arnold is the award-winning author of many books for children and teens, including The House That Wasn't There, the Printz Honor winner Damsel, the National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made Of, and the Global Read Aloud selection A Boy Called Bat. She is a member of the faculty at Hamline University's MFA in writing for children and young adults program, and lives in Long Beach, CA, with her husband, two children, and a menagerie of animals. You can find her online at www.elanakarnold.com.

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