Katy (novel)

Katy (2015) is a children's book by author Jacqueline Wilson.[1] It is a modern-day retelling of What Katy Did.

Katy
First edition
AuthorJacqueline Wilson
IllustratorNick Sharratt
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's novel
PublisherPuffin (first edition, hardback)
Publication date
30 July 2015
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback) and audiobook
Pages480 pg
ISBN978-0-141-35396-8

Plot

Katy has five younger siblings. She is brilliant with them but she's also a daredevil. She's a fan of skateboarding and adventures. She loves the feeling of soaring upwards and has happy memories of her deceased mum pushing her on a swing. But after a tragic accident her spirit sinks to the lowest point. Katy wonders if she'll ever be able to feel like flying again.[2]

Adaptation

In June 2017, CBBC announced they have commissioned a three-part series based on the novel.[3]

The three-part TV series "Katy" began on 14 March 2018.

References

  1. HorseyJumper. "Katy by Jacqueline Wilson – review". Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  2. "Katy". Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  3. "BBC - BBC Children's announce raft of new commissions - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 24 October 2017.


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