The first book in the What Katy Did trilogy. Katy Carr is a twelve-year-old American Girl living in the fictional town of Burnet, Ohio. She is a tomboy who who is always getting into trouble, but wishing to be beautiful and beloved. When an accident renders her invalid, her illness and recovery gradually teaches her to be good, kind, and gracious as she always has wanted to be.?First published in 1872, this edition is derived from the original book with 4 black and white illustrations by Addie Ledyard. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.