Sometimes You Have to Lie: The Life and Times of Louise Fitzhugh, Renegade Author of Harriet the Spy by Leslie Brody

Sometimes You Have to Lie: The Life and Times of Louise Fitzhugh, Renegade Author of Harriet the Spy

Leslie Brody

352 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

nonfiction biography lighthearted medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy biographies of trailblazing artists and writers, particularly those interested in LGBTQIA+ history and the rebellious spirit behind classic children's literature.

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In this inspiring biography, discover the true story of Harriet the Spy author Louise Fitzhugh -- and learn about the woman behind one of literature's most beloved heroines. Harriet the Spy, first published in 1964, has mesmerized generations of ...

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reflective: 27%

inspiring: 18%

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funny: 9%

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adventurous: 4%

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