What Katy Did Next

By Susan Coolidge and Susan Collidge

Book Overview

'Katy speaks with a charm and directness that remains as fresh as when it was written' Amanda Craig

Europe beckoned more brilliantly now that they were fairly embarked on their journey. The sun shone, the lake was a beautiful, dazzling blue, and Katy said to herself, After all, a year is not very long, and how happy I am going to be!'
When Mrs Ashe discovers that her visiting nephew has scarlet fever, she sends her young daughter Amy to stay with the Carr family. There, Amy develops a strong attachment to Katy, who treats her like a little sister. Mrs Ashe, grateful for the kindness Katy has shown, invites her to join them on a year-long trip around Europe. Katy is at first reluctant - a year is a long time to be away from her family - but soon she gets swept up in the adventure, which takes her from the historic (but rainy) London streets to the beautiful cities of Nice, Paris and Naples. And perhaps Katy, now a young woman, will discover love.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0349009635
• ISBN13: 9780349009636
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.9" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6

Customer Reviews

A Lovely Book

When I found this series, I loved them. I went right through What Katy Did and What Katy Did at School. I love romance, and was excited when I found that there was romance in What Katy Did Next, I loved the book. But was slightly disappointed 3/4 through the book, and at the end. I must say again the book is a fabulous one, but if you are looking for romantic classics, I wouldn't turn to this series. There is very little romance I must say. And I was not pleased with the ending. But in spite of that, the series was delicious!

This Book is Very...Good

I really liked "What Katy Did Next." I am a big fan of all of the Katy books, and, although this book is not quite as good as the others in the trio, it is still wholesome, descriptive, and, well--it has a touch of romance mixed in. In "What Katy Did Next," Katy is invited to go to Europe for a year with her friends Mrs. Ashe and Amy. Katy promptly decides to go, packs her bags, and departs on a vessel bound for England. She stays in Europe for six months, sees the places she has dreamed about, and, as aforesaid, has a romantic scene just at the end. This is a sweet and satisfying read, especially for girls 10-14.

Very good book but sequel "Clover", is not readily available

Since these books are by a classical author, one would expect all titles in the "Katy" series to be available.