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Just Harriet Hardcover – February 1, 2022

by Elana K. Arnold (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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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 mom 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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  1. Reading age
    6 - 10 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Just Harriet
  3. Print length
    208 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 5
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Walden Pond Press
  8. Publication date
    February 1, 2022
  9. ISBN-10
    0063092042
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0063092044
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Just Harriet, boy called bat

a few things you should know about harriet wermer

she just finished third grade, cat, matzo ball, truth

summer full of surprises

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Gr 2-4-On the last day of third grade, Harriet's pregnant mother is put on strict bed rest until the baby comes-which isn't supposed to happen until August. This, coupled with her father's busy work schedule, is the reason why Harriet is shipped off to her grandmother's bed-and-breakfast on Marble Island for the entire summer. As much as Harriet loves the island and her Nanu, she is understandably angry at the situation and struggles to adapt. Her first-person narration showcases her conflicting actions as she tries to understand her complex and deep emotions. She also searches for a treasure her father mentioned, discovering facts about his childhood and realizing that there is more to him than she thought. Frequent black-and-white illustrations depict characters as white. Harriet is cued as Jewish. The slow, leisurely pace of Harriet's adventures, as well as her significant emotional growth in making peace with her situation and father, will have readers thinking a whole summer has passed, but the book spans less than two weeks. VERDICT A gentle, slow-moving summer adventure that's big on character growth; a sweet additional purchase.­Jennifer Rothschildα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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"A gentle, slow-moving summer adventure that’s big on character growth." — School Library Journal

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walden Pond Press (February 1, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063092042
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063092044
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Elana K Arnold writes books for and about children and teens. Her oeuvre includes DAMSEL, a Printz Honor Winner and a finalist for the California Book Award; WHAT GIRLS ARE MADE OF, a finalist for the National Book Award and the California Book Award and the winner of the Golden Kite Award; A BOY CALLED BAT, a 2018 Global Read Aloud selection; and INFANDOUS, which won the Moonbeam Children's Book Award and the Westchester Fiction Prize. Her books have garnered many starred reviews and have been featured on numerous “Best Books of the Year” lists. She teaches in Hamline University’s low residency MFA program in Writing for Children and Teens and lives in Southern California with her family and a menagerie of animals.

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Beth Gawlik
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable lower MG with a delightful new heroine
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2022
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I'm an adult who writes and loves to read middle grade books as well as the parent of an elementary age. I bought this book on release day based almost exclusively on the cover, which is gorgeous. I'm so glad I did, because the book is delightful. Harriet is just the kind of flawed but charming character kids can relate to. Her grandmother is wonderful, and the setting of the Bric a Brac B&B and Marble Island is immersive. Harriet grows and learns about herself without the book being the least bit preachy. And the mystery element is woven in well. This book will appeal to mystery loving and non mystery loving readers alike. I can't wait for more installments in this series. I think Harriet will claim a place among beloved lower MG heroines like Judy Moody and Clementine.
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Mrs. Vandivier
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
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Great story that with lots of laughs.
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AV_Therearenobadbooks
4.0 out of 5 stars She lies but it's mostly dealing with emotions
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
This is a great series, I binged it and loved it. The second volume is my fav,they are easy to read and the audiobook is also fun.
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VP Derrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022
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Just Harriet grabs you from the very first line. Sure to be a classic for young readers!
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S. Atwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet mystery about growing up and changing perspectives
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023
Read this with my fifth grade daughter and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Harriet is a great character and we really liked the conclusion.
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Jessica at Cracking the Cover
3.0 out of 5 stars Will appeal to 2nd- 3rd-graders
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
3.5 Stars

The title character of Just Harriet is a handful. She’s always getting into mischief and she’s always busy. Her curiosity knows no bounds. And she has her own way of doing things. These traits are likely to resonate with and excite young readers who like an independent heroine.

Harriet is upset by the sudden change in her summer plans. And her frustration is palpable. But while Harriet might feel a bit abandoned by her parents, it’s clear that she is well loved by her family and appreciated by friends new and old.

Just Harriet is the first book in a planned chapter book series, and it feels like one. Harriet’s story arc only just gets started, and there’s a lot of room for character development. Though not super memorable for me as an adult, I do think young readers will enjoy Harriet’s adventures.
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Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Old-fashioned Kids Story
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023
Loved it! I loved that this is an Old fashioned, warm, kids story ; feelings and family and childish mystery.
Sometimes a story should be without all the current societal dramas and political arguments.
These types of kid stories are getting more and more difficult to find.
Thank you to the author!
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stewygirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Relatable characters who feel human!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2022
My favorite thing about Elana K. Arnold books is that she manages to write multi-faceted characters so well. They aren’t cookie cutters. They don’t leave their struggles off-the-page. They let the reader in, even more than the other characters in the book. That’s especially true for Harriet!

Such a charming story about a girl (just finished 3rd grade) who goes to live with her grandmother for the summer after her mom is put on bedrest. Harriet is “mad” and “sad” about all of it, but doesn’t have the ability to slow down enough to vocalize her feelings…at the beginning of the story at least. I was utterly charmed by the setting, the characters about town, and how Harriet’s understanding of herself and her place in her family, as well as her dad shifted through the story. I’ll definitely be looking forward to the next Harriet book.
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