Children's Books Too Cool for School

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh (A "Top 50 Post")

Another book I just completely wore out as a child. Competes with From the Mixed Up Files..., in my opinion, for best. book. ever. I just love Harriet's spunk and I went around trying to spy on my neighbors for weeks after reading this novel, disappointed that none of them appeared to have a dumbwaiter. (You'll be glad to know my efforts were fruitless.)

I still feel a little betrayed by Miss Golly.