Louise Fitzhugh's well-loved tale of a girl who spies on her friends and has to face the consequences was banned because it set a bad example for children, supposedly encouraging them to spy, lie, and swear.
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20 banned books that may surprise you
The following books may seem quite harmless to most, but they still made it onto a banned books list.
11. "Harriet the Spy," by Louise Fitzhugh
