What Katy Did characters

Appears from the start

The eldest of Dr. Carr's six children, a tall, energetic twelve-year-old who is full of ambitious plans but has little patience for everyday duties. Katy means to become useful and admirable when she grows up, yet her impulsiveness and untidiness repeatedly create trouble for herself and the younger children.

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Katy's younger sister and closest companion. Clover is smaller and more even-tempered than Katy, joins readily in the children's games, and admires her elder sister even when Katy's schemes go wrong.

Appears from the start

The third Carr sister, a sensitive child who often feels excluded when Katy and Clover pair off. Elsie longs to be included in their confidences and is easily hurt by signs that the older girls consider her too young.

Appears from the start

One of Katy's younger brothers, a sturdy, good-natured boy who takes part in the Carr children's noisy household adventures.

Appears from the start

A lively younger sister in the Carr family. Johnnie has a name more commonly given to a boy and joins the other children in their games and mischief.

Appears from the start

The youngest Carr child, still little enough to be indulged and supervised by his older siblings.

Also known as Papa

Appears from the start

The widowed father of Katy and her five siblings. A busy doctor, he loves his children and understands Katy's better intentions, though his medical work leaves much of the daily management of the household to his sister.

Appears from the start

Dr. Carr's sister and the practical head of his household. Aunt Izzie cares conscientiously for the six children but is strict about order and safety, bringing her into frequent conflict with Katy's heedless plans.

First appears in chapter 3

Katy's sensible neighborhood friend. Cecy enjoys the Carr children's company and remains loyal even when Katy is distracted by a more flattering new friendship.

First appears in chapter 6

A stylish schoolmate whose intense attention makes Katy feel unusually important. Katy is captivated by Imogen's romantic manner and begins neglecting older friends to spend time with her.

First appears in chapter 7

Dr. Carr's gentle cousin, who uses a wheelchair because of a long illness. Helen's serenity, attentiveness, and useful life show Katy that physical limitation need not prevent someone from bringing comfort and order to other people.