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Harriet Tells the Truth

By Elana K. Arnold
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Sid Fleischman Humor Award Winner

Harriet sets out to solve a poisoning on Marble Island in the third book in the acclaimed cozy mystery series from award-winning author Elana K. Arnold.

There are some things you should know about Harriet Wermer:

  • She used to lie a lot, but not anymore.
  • Seriously, she only tells the truth now.
  • Even though she hadn’t wanted to come to Marble Island in the first place, now she doesn’t want to leave.

It's the truth. With her mom and new baby brother home from the hospital, it's almost time for Harriet to pack up and head home from Marble Island and all the friends she's made. But Harriet doesn't have time to think about that—not when she discovers that Moneypenny, her Nanu’s adorable basset hound, has been poisoned!

Harriet suspects the culprit is one of the guests staying at Nanu's bed-and-breakfast, and she and her best friend, Clarence, are once again on the case. But when someone else falls ill, Harriet’s going to have to sleuth harder, spy sneakier, and be willing to see that sometimes the truth is more complicated than it seems. 

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“A fun children’s mystery book full of important lessons about truth, kindness, friendship and love.”
“"Isn’t it strange, how you can find things when you’re not looking? How you can look at something—or someone—one way, and be totally sure you understand it, that you know everything about it, and then actually it can turn out that it’s way more complicated and interesting than you ever would have imagined?"”
“"Harriet Tells the Truth" by Elana K. Arnold is a delightful and heartwarming conclusion to the beloved trilogy. The story picks up with Harriet preparing to leave Marble Island as her mom and new baby brother return home from the hospital. However, the anticipated goodbyes are abruptly interrupted when Moneypenny, her Nanu’s lovable basset hound, is poisoned. Harriet, alongside her best friend Clarence, finds herself once again entangled in a mystery that requires all their sleuthing skills. The book is more than just a mystery about the poisoned Moneypenny; it explores the deeper, more poignant mystery of Harriet learning to say goodbye to Marble Island and trusting those she loves to know what’s best. This underlying theme resonates deeply, especially for young readers navigating their own feelings of change and transition. Arnold's writing is filled with wit and warmth, making the characters incredibly relatable and endearing. Harriet and her family and friends exude a wholesomeness that makes it hard to let them go. Their adventures and heartfelt moments become an integral part of the reader’s experience. As a parent, reading this with my child was a joyous experience, eliciting both laughter and happy tears. Harriet's final adventure is not just about solving a crime; it’s about understanding the complexities of truth and the emotions tied to leaving a place and people who have become a part of you. Arnold skillfully balances the suspense of the mystery with the emotional growth of her protagonist, making the story rich and fulfilling. In conclusion, "Harriet Tells the Truth" is the perfect wrap-up to a cherished trilogy. It’s a book that encourages readers to trust in themselves and those they love, to find joy in the journey, and to embrace the bittersweet beauty of farewells. An absolute delight, this book leaves a lasting impression, and in my family, we look forward to many adventures, just like Harriet’s on Marble Island, this summer.”

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