What Katy Did Next
Susan Coolidge
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1886
⚠️Content Warnings
Illness
Katy Carr can hardly believe it when she is invited to spend a whole year in Europe with Mrs Ashe and Amy. Although a year seems like a long time away from her beloved family, living in the small American town of Burnet, Katy embarks enthusiastically on her greatest adventure. This charming story, first published in 1886, is the third of Susan Coolidge’s three hugely popular Katy books.
Tonight’s fit
Best for readers who enjoy: Easy-read · Coming of Age · Steady
Easy-read
Europe
POV: Single Pov
Published by Roberts Brothers
Characters
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Children
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Family
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Sisters
Sub-genre
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Coming of Age
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Literature
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Young Adult
Experience
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Easy-read
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Heartwarming
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Lighthearted
Pace
Gentle
Adrenaline
Balanced
Tone
Light
Dark
Balanced
Book length
Short
Epic
Short
More nuance
Violence
Soft
Graphic
Soft
Romance
Background
Front and centre
Balanced
Worldbuilding
Light touch
Deep & dense
Balanced
Readability
Breezy
Dense
Balanced
Humour
Serious
Very funny
Balanced
Target audience
Younger
Adult
Balanced
Susan Coolidge
Children's Fiction
Book Review: What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge | Sammi Loves BooksSusan Coolidge, pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey (1835-1905), was an American author best known for the popular children's series about the Carr family, starting with What Katy Did (1872). Her books followed the adventures and maturation of the tomboyish, well-meaning Katy, teaching lessons about responsibility and kindness through relatable scrapes, family life, and later, European travels, establishing her as a significant voice in Victorian children's literature alongside authors like Louisa May Alcott.
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Not for me: What Katy Did Next
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Mixed feelings on What Katy Did Next, but I can see why people love it. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Didn’t work for me: What Katy Did Next
I went into What Katy Did Next with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Mixed feelings: What Katy Did Next
I went into What Katy Did Next with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Didn’t work for me: What Katy Did Next
Mixed feelings on What Katy Did Next, but I can see why people love it. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Mixed feelings: What Katy Did Next
What Katy Did Next is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Mixed feelings: What Katy Did Next
I went into What Katy Did Next with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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