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What Katy Did at School
Series: What Katy Did
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See moreThe 'What Katy Did' trilogy was first published in the late 1800s, but was there ever such a modern girl as wild, irrepressible Katy? One of the first realistic portraits of a child in literature, the character was groundbreaking and the book is as enjoyable today as when it was first published.
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When Katy Carr and her sister Clover leave for boarding school, they are weighed down by worry. How will their father manage without their help? Can they ever hope to fit in and make new friends? When the Carr girls arrive, they meet the principal, Mrs Florence, who is tall, dignified and very strict: there are no less than thirty-two rules that students must adhere to! And with Miss Jane always on the prowl to discover the slightest fault, Katy fears that it might be more difficult to stay out of trouble than she'd hoped. But then she meets Rose Red - irrepressible, unconventional, and always full of fun. With the right friends, Katy can't help but get into all sorts of scrapes.A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children's literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children's Classics.
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'It took me four days to read this book and I really enjoyed it' GUARDIAN 'One of my all-time favourite books. It's a very lively, funny story' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Katy speaks with a charm and directness that remains as fresh as when it was written' AMANDA CRAIG Katy Carr has grand plans to be beautiful, graceful and ladylike . ....Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
What Katy Did at School
When Katy Carr and her sister Clover leave for boarding school, they are weighed down by worry. How will their father manage without their help? Can they ever hope to fit in and make new friends? When the Carr girls arrive, they meet the principal, Mrs Florence, who is tall, dignified and very strict: there are no less than thirty-two...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
What Katy Did Next
'As soon as I started to read it, I was hooked' GUARDIAN 'One of my all-time favourite books . . . It's a wonderful book' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Katy speaks with a charm and directness that remains as fresh as when it was written' AMANDA CRAIG 'Europe beckoned more brilliantly now that they were fairly embarked on their journey. The sun...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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What Katy Did at School by Susan Coolidge is cherished for its vibrant storytelling and strong characterisation. Readers have praised the character of Katy for her charm and timeless appeal. Despite being a 19th-century classic, the book continues to resonate with audiences due to its lively and humorous narrative.
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ISBN: 9780349009612
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 September 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Virago Press Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Susan Coolidge was born in 1835 in Cleveland, Ohio, but grew up in Connecticut. During the American Civil War, Coolidge worked as a nurse. Susan Coolidge loved writing stories even when she was a child, and What Katy Did is based on Susan and her brothers and sisters when they were young. Susan, like Katy, was a high-spirited, imaginative little girl who often got into trouble.
Her realistic portrait of childhood set her apart from other writers of her time. Instead of teaching morals, she was interested in her characters, their imperfections and the dynamics of a family. The What Katy Did trilogy was a huge success.Also by Susan Coolidge
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Puffin Classics- the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this new resized edition of What Katy Did, complete with a bold new cover. 'I will do it tomorrow. How often we all do so and what a pity it is that when...Paperback$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
What Katy Did
'It took me four days to read this book and I really enjoyed it' GUARDIAN 'One of my all-time favourite books. It's a very lively, funny story' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Katy speaks with a charm and directness that remains as fresh as when it was written' AMANDA CRAIG Katy Carr has grand plans to be beautiful, graceful and ladylike . ....Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
What Katy Did Next
'As soon as I started to read it, I was hooked' GUARDIAN 'One of my all-time favourite books . . . It's a wonderful book' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Katy speaks with a charm and directness that remains as fresh as when it was written' AMANDA CRAIG 'Europe beckoned more brilliantly now that they were fairly embarked on their journey. The sun...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Scholastic Children's Books are proud to publish this beautiful edition of the classic tale, What Katy Did. Twelve-year-old Katy Carr has grand dreams for the future. She longs to be good, kind and beautiful, inspired by her beloved cousin Helen. For now, though, she can't help getting into mischief. But a terrible accident casts a shadow over Katy's dreams, and...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
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