Review of Harriet the Spy (1996) by Peter M — 02 Aug 2007

Michelle Trachtenberg before she was angsty Dawn.

This review of Harriet the Spy (1996) was written by Peter M on 02 Aug 2007.

Harriet the Spy has generally received mixed reviews.

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