What Katy Did (Carr Family, #1)
by Susan Coolidge
What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 13.9K reader ratings. First published in 1872. The book spans 136 pages.
About What Katy Did
Twelve-year-old Katy is constantly making and quickly breaking resolutions about how she will change her ways and treat others, especially her five younger brothers and sisters, with more respect and compassion. When Katy meets her Cousin Helen, an invalid, Katy is awed by her kindness, prettiness, and generosity. Katy is determined to become more like Helen, a resolution that lasts only a few hours. Soon, however, Katy gets a chance to become more like cousin Helen than she ever wished as she finds herself confined to her bedroom for four years as a result of an accident. Much of the story is focused on the change Katy undergoes during her illness. Helen visits again to advise Katy to learn from her experience and to try to become the center of the house by making her room and herself more attractive to others. One way Katy decides to take Helen's advice is through assuming the responsibility of running the house, a job that consists of giving the servants instructions and ringing her bell to summon her sisters when she has a task for them. As soon as Katy has learned the lesson about how to care for others, she recovers and regains the ability to walk. Grade 5-8
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Susan Coolidge |
| Published | 1872 |
| Pages | 136 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, History |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,935 |
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What genre is What Katy Did?
What Katy Did is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is What Katy Did worth reading?
Based on 13.9K reader ratings, What Katy Did has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is What Katy Did?
What Katy Did has 136 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote What Katy Did?
What Katy Did was written by Susan Coolidge. It was first published in 1872.
What is the ISBN for What Katy Did?
The ISBN-13 for What Katy Did is 9780543904710.0.
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