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What Katy Did at School

Series: What Katy Did
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What Katy Did at School by Susan Coolidge follows Katy and her sister Clover as they attend a boarding school. The story explores their adventures, friendships, and life lessons learned during their term away from home. It captures the spirit of youth and the mischievous escapades of school life.
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You might enjoy this charming children's classic if you appreciate stories of adventure, personal growth, and family dynamics set in a quaint boarding school environment. The tale beautifully captures the mischievous spirit and imaginative escapades of its young heroine and her friends, offering a delightful glimpse into the everyday adventures and challenges of school life.

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What Katy Did at School

The '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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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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INFORMATION

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.

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