Dear Louis Fitzhugh,
My name is Esther and I am 10 years old. I just read your book “Harriet the Spy” and I really liked it.
It was very interesting how you made the problem that Harriet’s friends read her spy notebook with everything she saw in there because she was a spy. It not only hurt Harriet from lack of privacy, but also her friends because she wrote bad stuff in the diary about her friends. Therefore, her friends took revenge like stealing her lunch, etc. It was exciting to figure out how she regained her friendship. First I thought the story would be mystery but it was an exciting real life situation. I also liked this book because the problem in the story was big and the problem came when I least expected it. I like stories with those kinds of problems because it makes me anxious to find out how she solves it. I also liked how Pinky who is a classmate of Harriet was nice to Harriet in the end of the book. Even though she was mean to Pinky because it showed Pinky’s friendship.
Although I really liked the book there is one place I would like to change. I would change the fact that Janie, Harriet’s best friend, read the notebook to everyone. It should be Rachel or Marion because they were disliked by Harriet. If I were Janie, I would give back the notebook. I would not read it especially out loud to everyone else.
I would like to ask you a few questions about the story. What inspired you to write this story? How did you start writing? What was the hardest part to write in the book? What was your favorite part of the book? What’s the best thing about being an author?
This book taught me the importance of friendship and what would happen if I didn’t have any friends. Most of all, it taught me what to do to gain friends back if I lose them. This book inspired me to be a writer just like what Harriet wants to be.
Sincerely,
Esther
P.S. After I wrote this letter, I found out the author already passed away. I welcome anyone to give me suggestions or comments on how to improve writing this letter. Thanks.
Hi Esther, I have seen the movie Harriet the spy.
ReplyDeleteI own a private notebook too. And my dream is also to become a writer someday. I really understand how it feels to have your privacy read out loud. I also feel sorry for Harriet. Especially when Golly moved away. I hope that will never happen again. I just don't understand why did Harriet's classmates bully her. It's not like the world is going to end if someone is different from yourself. It's the matter of who you are and your characteristics that make you, YOU. Like Harriet the Spy. I hope that more and more people will enjoy this book and it's movie.
Dear Esther,
ReplyDeletei think Louis Fitzhugh would be extremely excited receiving a letter from a 10-year-old who is inspired to become a write by his work if he was still alive. although i haven't read the book, your summary gives me a glimpse of the storyline. You said you would get anxious as the story unfolds itself, so i would recommend you to read suspense/mystery-related fictions. The questions that you want to ask Louis Fitzhugh show your passion toward writing, and i believe you will become a wonderful fiction writer who keeps her readers on the edge of their seats.
best,
YC
Hi Esther,
ReplyDeleteI like how Harriet got her friends back.