Bibliograph

Catherine, called Birdy, by Karen Cushman

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Catherine, called Birdy, by Karen Cushman

Language

eng

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Form of composition

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Intended audience

Ages 12 and upYoung Adult1090L, Lexile

Literary text for sound recordings

fiction

Main title

Catherine, called Birdy

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Oclc number

927410820

Responsibility statement

by Karen Cushman

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Accelerated Reader, UG, 6.4, 8, 8, 8693

Summary

In 1290, her 14th year, Catherine begins a diary that quickly fills with the irrepressible joys and frustrations of her days. Always looking for ways to avoid drudging hours of embroidery, Birdy fills her time with pranks, celebrations of feast days, and local gossip. Wriggling out of her father's plans to find a prosperous husband for her proves to be Birdy's greatest challenge. As each prospective suitor appears, Birdy blacks her teeth, drools, and does her best to scare him off. These mischievous tricks work until Shaggy Beard, the richest one of all, arrives with his fat purse of silver. Karen Cushman does careful research for each of her books, so Birdy's lively journal is sprinkled with the vivid, personal details of life in medieval England. Catherine, Called Birdy is a Newbery Honor Book. It was chosen as an ALA Children's Notable Book, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and an ALA Quick Picks for Young Adults

Target audience

juvenile

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