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All the books by Louise Fitzhugh adapted to cinema and television

Louise Fitzhugh is known for being the author of the book Harriet the Spy, first published in 1964, which was adapted to television by Will McRobb in 2021.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 movies and TV series based on titles by Louise Fitzhugh. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Harriet the Spy. Poster of the 2021 TV series and cover of the 1964 book
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Harriet the Spy
Louise Fitzhugh, 1964
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Harriet the Spy
Will McRobb, 2021-

In 1964, eleven-year-old Harriet M. Welsch is an aspiring writer who lives in New York City’s Upper East Side. Encouraged by her nanny, Catherine “Ole Golly,” Harriet carefully observes others and writes her thoughts down in a notebook as practice for her future career, to which she dedicates her life.

Harriet the Spy. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1964 book
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Harriet the Spy
Louise Fitzhugh, 1964
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Harriet the Spy
Bronwen Hughes, 1996

Harriet M. Welsch is an 11-year-old sixth grader in New York City who aspires to be a spy and writer. She lives a privileged life with her parents, Violetta and Ben and her nanny, Katherine, who’s the only person who knows all the things that Harriet has been snooping on. Harriet and her friends are enemies with an elitist rich girl named Marion Hawthorne.

Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1964 book, Harriet the Spy
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Harriet the Spy
Louise Fitzhugh, 1964
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Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars
Ron Oliver, 2010

Young spy Harriet M. Welsch crosses paths with popular student Marion Hawthorne, as the two girls compete to become the official blogger of their high school class. After Marion has started blogging, Harriet lags behind because she reports what she finds interesting. Unfortunately for Harriet, her classmates do not share her views and state that her blog is boring.