Dr. Frank's What's-it

You know what? That measure isn't too far off. I loved that book when I was in 6th grade. Harriet is a great character, and her appeal transcends the reader's sex and age. She even merits mention in a good pop song about another teenage heroine.

Frank, did you read "The Long Secret" as well? What a dark, weird book.

I never read that one, me mum always tried to get me interested in the Hardy Boys but I'd have nothing of it. I wanted robots that turned into cars, soldiers fighting terrorist regimes and lightsabers!

Dr. Frank - thanks for the link!!

Paul - I read The Long Secret, and you are right. That is one weird dark book.

Sheila, it's been a long time since I read The Long Secret, but I remember being fascinated by watching how the interplay in Harriet's and Beth Ellen's relationship changed as time went on. Who says YA-type novels (ahem) can't be challenging and affecting?

Thanks to generic for one of the more inspired bits of comment spam I've seen.
I'm trying to figure out what a 'love controlled brand' might be, but whatever it is, it does sound intriguing.
'Owned acute is you... you.'

Paul - I know, right? She also wrote a book called Sport about ... well, you know ... Harriet's best friend Sport. Another good one. More for the boys. My brother LOVED that book.

oh i based all my future career plans on harriet, when i was kid. she was the ultimate girl spy/detective.