Louise Fitzhugh's well-loved tale of a girl who spies on her friends and has to face the consequences was banned because it was said to set a bad example for children, supposedly encouraging them to spy, lie, and swear.
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30 banned books that may surprise you
The following books may seem harmless to most readers, but they all made it onto banned books lists at one time or another.
20. 'Harriet the Spy,' by Louise Fitzhugh
