Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman

Catherine, Called Birdy

Karen Cushman

224 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult reflective slow-paced
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"Corpus Bones! I utterly loathe my life."Catherine feels trapped. Her father is determined to marry her off to a rich man--any rich man, no matter how awful. But by wit, trickery, and luck, Catherine manages to send several would-be husbands packi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,831 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
lighthearted 56%
adventurous 38%
hopeful 30%
informative 24%
reflective 23%
emotional 22%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 6%
sad 5%
challenging 3%
dark 3%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 34%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.66

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