Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman

Catherine, Called Birdy

Karen Cushman

fiction historical middle grade young adult reflective slow-paced

224 pages | first published 1994

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"Corpus Bones! I utterly loathe my life."Catherine feels trapped. Her father is determined to marry her off to a rich man--any rich man, no matter how awful. But by wit, trickery, and luck, Catherine manages to send several would-be husbands packi...
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Summary of 2407 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
lighthearted 52%
adventurous 34%
reflective 30%
emotional 21%
hopeful 17%
informative 17%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 4%
challenging 2%
sad 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 32%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.63

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