Catherine, Called Birdy: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 192
Published: 2019
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"Catherine, Called Birdy" is a historical novel set in medieval England that follows the life of a spirited young girl named Catherine, affectionately known as Birdy. As the daughter of a knight, Birdy feels trapped in her role and resists the expectations placed upon her to marry and lead a conventional life. With her humorous and rebellious spirit, she navigates the challenges of growing up, including suitors, self-discovery, and her desire for freedom. Through her journal entries, Birdy shares her adventures and the quirks of her daily life, making her a relatable and engaging character for readers of all ages. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
Karen Cushman was born in Chicago and now lives in Oakland, California. She has a long-standing interest in history (she was Assistant Director of the Museum Studies Department at John F. Kennedy University in San Francisco) -particularly in the lives of ordinary people who lived at other times. She won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1995 for The Midwife's Apprentice.