What Katy Did (Puffin Classics Relaunch)
What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge is a classic reprint published by Penguin Adult on August 6, 2009. This edition features 240 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Katy Carr, a spirited girl who dreams of becoming beautiful and beloved. However, her life takes a turn when a terrible accident forces her to confront her aspirations and the courage needed to pursue them.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of family, health, and personal growth. The book delves into Katy’s journey as she navigates her challenges and daydreams of a grand future. This edition also includes a behind-the-scenes journey with an author profile, a guide to the characters, and engaging activities, making it a comprehensive experience for both new readers and those revisiting this beloved tale.
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What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge is a classic much loved by adults and children alike.
Katy Carr intends to be beautiful and beloved and as sweet as an angel one day. For now, though, her hair is forever in a tangle, her dress is always torn and she doesn’t care at all for being called ‘good’. But then a terrible accident happens and Katy must find the courage to remember her daydreams and the delightful plans she once schemed; for when she is grown up she wants to do something grand . . .
A wonderful, family story, with an inspiring introduction from the hugely popular Cathy Cassidy.
***PLUS a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who’s who, activities and more . . .***
Susan Coolidge (1835-1905) was born Sarah Chauncey Woolsey in Ohio, USA. She worked as a nurse during the American Civil War, after which she started to write. She is best known for her classic children’s novel What Katy Did , which was modelled on her own family, and its four sequels: What Katy Did at School, What Katy Did Next, Clover and In the High Valley.
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