Catherine, Called Birdy
byKaren Cushman
NOW A MAJOR MOVIE STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME.A funny coming-of-age novel about a fourteen-year-old girl's fight for freedom and right to self-determination in medieval England. Catherine's in trouble. Caught between a mother who is determined to turn her into the perfect medieval lady and a father who wants her to marry her off to much older and utterly repulsive suitor.Luckily, Catherine has a plan. She has experience outwitting suitors and is ready to take matters into her own hands . . .Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called Birdy is the inspiration for Prime Video's medieval comedy film directed by Lena Dunham, starring Bella Ramsey and Andrew Scott.
Language
en
Published on
12/04/2014
Pages
240
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781447293996
Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong female protagonists and themes of self-determination.
Topics IdentityFreedomFamily
MoodLight-hearted, Hopeful
Female protagonist
HumorOccasional Humor
RomanceMinor Subplot
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