A review by vixenreader
Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

Despite its age, it’s still a charming book for young readers, especially young girls. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, Alcohol, Child abuse, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexism, and Bullying

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, Death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Violence

Minor: Vomit and War

There are mentions of bodily fluids, a rigid social structure in gender roles (it is the Medieval Times, after all), arranged marriage, martyrdom, and lots of teenage rebellion against authority figures (especially her father).