What Katy Did (version 2)
Susan Coolidge
Read by Karen Savage
What Katy Did introduces listeners to the spirited Katy Carr, a young girl with dreams of adventure and a heart full of ambition. Set in the late 19th century, this charming tale follows Katy as she navigates the ups and downs of childhood, family dynamics, and the challenges of growing up.
As the eldest of the Carr children, Katy often finds herself in trouble, her lively imagination leading her into a series of misadventures. However, a life-altering event forces her to reevaluate her dreams and aspirations, leading to profound personal growth. Through her journey, themes of resilience, family love, and the importance of kindness emerge, making this story resonate with listeners of all ages.
With its rich character development and relatable experiences, What Katy Did stands out as a heartfelt exploration of childhood and the lessons learned along the way. Susan Coolidge's timeless narrative invites you to join Katy on her journey, filled with both laughter and poignant moments.
Chapters
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| The Little Carrs | 17:38 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| Paradise | 14:52 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| The Day Of Scrapes | 18:39 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| Kikeri | 19:42 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| In The Loft | 19:35 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| Intimate Friends | 28:01 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| Cousin Helen's Visit | 26:19 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| To-Morrow | 20:38 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| Dismal Days | 27:07 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| St. Nicholas And St. Valentine | 26:49 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| A New Lesson To Learn | 17:01 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| Two Years Afterward | 22:49 | Read by Karen Savage | |
| At Last | 16:05 | Read by Karen Savage |
Reviews
What Katy Did
epotratz
A truly delightful story about six children and their widowed father. Katy is the eldest child and I found it interesting to see how accurate to birth order the story is. The reader was superb, as always!
murraycat
Karen Savage is delightful to listen to. The story was funny, sad and reminded me of Anne of Green Gables. Looking forward to listining to the other books.
ZiZi
First and foremost, Karen Savage is a brilliant reader! Searching for her is how I obtain my books to listen. "What Katy Did" is an enjoyable listen (read). As I am disabled, I felt "seen" by the author, knowing pain as I do. The characters are brilliantly alive pulling you into the environment of the story as if you are there!
Beautifully Read
the7clarks
My children kept asking for just one more chapter again and again.
Great!
Joker123
Lovely book and great reader! thanks!
Kaoru
This reminded me of growing up with my own siblings, even though we lived in such different eras and circumstances. I think that shows that Coolidge has an excellent feel for the emotions and relationships of children! Most touching to me was that she took the figure of the kind cheerful invalid and showed the ongoing effort it takes for that person to stay out of despair and make themselves "the heart of the home". The reader Karen Savage is wonderful as usual, full of feeling and character without being overdone.
a beautifully read story that grows on you
Liliesandbuttercups
I was not very captivated by the first two chapters, and almost stopped listening to it. but I'm glad I pushed through. It's a sweet little story, and I was touched by the way it progressed. Karen brought the story to life, and I wouldn't have enjoyed it half so much without her.
delightful
obx12
A change of pace for me. I was following Karen Savage, who does a fantastic reading every time, and stumbled on to this presentation much to my enjoyment. The story moves quickly and skims along with a snapshot of life in a bygone era. It is good to take a break from more intense plots.