The story of Katy Carrs adventures has delighted generations of readers sinceits first publication in 1872. Katy the eldest of an endearing family of fiveis det... » 

The story of Katy Carrs adventures has delighted generations of readers sinceits first publication in 1872. Katy the eldest of an endearing family of fiveis determined to overcome her habitual mischievousness and untidiness andbecome beautiful and beloved and amiable as an angel . Katys childhoodexploits growing up in a small late 19thcentury American town and hersubsequent battle to come to terms with a debilitating injury are written withgreat compassion and humour and continue to hold much appeal for young readerstoday. «