Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman

Catherine, Called Birdy

Karen Cushman

192 pages • first pub 1994 (view editions)

fiction historical middle grade reflective slow-paced
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Read the book behind Lena Dunham’s acclaimed new movie! This historical fiction classic, told in the form of a diary, has drawn in generations of readers and is a Newbery Honor Book. Catherine feels trapped. Her father is determined to marry her o...

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Community Reviews

3.7
based on 5,628 reviews

Moods

funny: 81%

lighthearted: 59%

adventurous: 40%

hopeful: 29%

reflective: 26%

informative: 24%

emotional: 22%

inspiring: 13%

relaxing: 6%

sad: 5%

challenging: 3%

dark: 2%

Pace

35% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
70% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

74% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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