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The abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Susan Coolidge's wonderful, family story, What Katy Did, read by actress Kate Harper. 
 
The endearing classic tale of Katy Carr and her family. Gangly, quick-tempered Katy means to be beautiful and beloved and as good as an angel one day. But meanwhile her resolutions somehow get forgotten or go horribly wrong.

Susan Coolidge (1835-1905) was an American writer from Ohio State. She was born into an eminent family and after the Civil War, in which she served as a nurse, she turned to writing. Influenced by Louisa May Alcott, she is best known for her tales of Katy Carr and her fortunes and misfortunes. 
 
Kate Harper trained at the University of California and has appeared in many television productions, including INSPECTOR MORSE, and her films include LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY.

The abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Susan Coolidge's wonderful, family story, What Katy Did, read by actress Kate Harper. 
 
The endearing classic tale of Katy Carr and her family. Gangly, quick-tempered Katy means to be beautiful and beloved and as good as an angel one day. But meanwhile her resolutions somehow get forgotten or go horribly wrong.

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