A review by buttongirl22
Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman

adventurous dark hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A nice young adult/middle grade book about a young girl coming of age. I found myself relating to Birdy while also getting frustrated with her, as I think any adult reading this book would. She grows and matures throughout the book and it would be a great book for girls around Birdy’s age, 14.