What Katy Did

Picked in Waterstone's survey of the world's 100 best ever children's books

Katy Carr remains one of the sparkiest heroines of children's fiction, right up there with Jo from Little Women and Anne of Green Gables

'I mean to do something grand. I don't know what, yet; but when I'm grown up I shall find out'

Katy Carr is the longest girl that was ever seen. She is all legs and elbows, and angles and joints. She tears her dress every day, hates sewing and doesn't care a button about being called 'good'. Her head is full of schemes and one day she plans to do something important. But a great deal is to happen to Katy before that time comes...

Includes exclusive material: In ‘The Backstory’ you can find out which character you most resemble and learn how to make a pin cushion.

Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from Peter Pan and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Includes new and exclusive illustrations

Extra material includes: whos who guide to characters, personality quiz, quiz about the book, author biog, background, glossary, activity (making a pin cushion)