The First book in the “Katy Did Series” A children's book about the adventures of a twelve-year-old American girl, Katy Carr, and her family who live in the 1860s. Katy is a tall untidy tomboy, forever getting into scrapes but wishing to be beautiful and beloved. When a terrible accident makes her an invalid, her illness and recovery gradually teach her to be as good and kind as she has always wanted. The Author modeled Katy on her own childhood self, and the other 'Little Carrs' on her br...

'One of my all-time favourite books . . . It's a very lively funny story' JACQUELINE WILSON'A girl's journey from sweltering midwestern plains to the freezing east coast suggests cold can spark an intellectual awakening' SARAH CROWN, GUARDIAN'Katy speaks with a charm and directness that remains as fresh as when it was written' AMANDA CRAIGWhen Katy Carr and her sister Clover leave for boarding school, they ...

In What Katy Did Next, the third volume of Susan Coolidge's beloved Katy Carr series, the once-impetuous heroine enters a wider world through a journey to Europe. Blending domestic realism, moral bildungsroman, and genteel travel narrative, the book traces Katy's encounters with England, France, Italy, and Switzerland while preserving the warmth, humor, and ethical seriousness of nineteenth-century girls' fiction. The illustrated edition enriches its scenes of travel, society, and self-dis...

In 'Clover', a delightful addition to the beloved Children's Books Series by Susan Coolidge, readers are transported to a charming world of innocence and coming-of-age experiences. The book narrates the story of Clover Carr, a young girl navigating the joys and challenges of adolescence with grace and resilience. Coolidge's gentle and poignant writing style captures the essence of childhood with vivid imagery and heartfelt emotions, making it a timeless classic in children's literature. Se...

In her charming novel "In the High Valley," Susan Coolidge weaves a rich tapestry of life in rural America, presenting a compelling narrative that explores themes of family, friendship, and the passage of time. The book is characterized by Coolidge's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions, immersing readers in the beauty and challenges of the high valley setting. Drawing from her own experiences and observations, she captures the intricacies of relationships and the nuances of daily life in ...

Katy Carr is a young woman when a family friend, Amy Ashe, comes to live with the Carrs for a time. Amy and Katy soon become close friends, and when Amy is given an opportunity to travel to Europe, she invites Katy to come along.What Katy Did Next is the third book about Katy Carr written by Susan Coolidge, and takes place after What Katy Did and What Katy Did at School. It is followed by Clover, which returns to Katy’s life after she is married,...

The Complete Katy Carr Series is a rich tapestry of childhood adventures, familial bonds, and poignant life lessons, chronicling the journey of Katy Carr, a spirited girl with aspirations of becoming a writer. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, Susan Coolidge employs a charming, accessible style that engages readers with its vivid descriptions and relatable characters. The series explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the transition from childhood to adulthood, embo...

Ruby and Garnet are ten-year-old twins. They're identical, and they do EVERYTHING together, especially since their mother died three years earlier - but they couldn't be more different. Bossy, bouncy, funny Ruby loves to take charge, and is desperate to be a famous actress, while quiet, sensitive, academic Garnet loves nothing more than to curl up with one of her favourite books. And when everything around the twins is changing so much, can being a double act work for ever?

When their mother dies and their father's business partner runs off with most of their money, the six intrepid Bastable children are determined to restore their family's fallen fortunes.

Novel for children. According to Wikipedia: "Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland; 15 August 1858 4 May 1924) was an English author and poet whose children's works were published under the name of E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a precursor to the modern Labour Party.... Nesbit published approximately 40 books for ...

This carefully crafted ebook: "WHAT KATY DID TRILOGY – What Katy Did, What Katy Did at School & What Katy Did Next (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. What Katy Did is an 1872 children's book which follows the adventures of a twelve-year-old American girl, Katy Carr, and her family who live in the fictional lakeside Ohio town of Burnet in the 1860s. Katy is a tall untidy tomboy, forever getting into scrapes but wishing to be beauti...

The author of children’s classic ‘Ballet Shoes’ delights with a best-loved story of ice skating rivalry…“If you pass your inter-silver, I’ll tell Aunt Claudia that I don’t want to work with you any more.”Harriet is told that she must take up ice-skating in order to improve her health. She isn’t much good at it, until she meets Lalla Moore, a young skating star. Now Harriet is getting better and better on the ice, and Lalla doesn’t like it. Does Harriet want to save their fr...