Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman

Catherine, Called Birdy

Karen Cushman

192 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult reflective slow-paced

Description

A 1995 Newbery Honor Book

Catherine, a spirited and inquisitive young woman of good family, narrates in diary form the story of her fourteenth year--the year 1290. A Newbery Honor Book.

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Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 54%
adventurous 36%
hopeful 29%
reflective 25%
emotional 23%
informative 21%
inspiring 11%
sad 4%
relaxing 3%
challenging 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 30%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

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