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Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman

jenmangler's review against another edition

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3.0

Cushman does a really good job of capturing daily medieval life. Birdy is the only character who doesn't feel truly medieval (she feels very modern), although I did like seeing the world through her eyes.

krtfkurnick's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

oxnard_montalvo's review against another edition

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4.0

Read when I was a kid, and re-read this year during my lunch breaks. It's a fine wee tale; Birdy is a spunky realistic character even if the setting and tone may be inaccurate. I figure this got more than a fair few kids interested in Medieval History. The kind of book I'd like to pass down to my own kids, should I ever have some.

sarahmae22's review against another edition

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funny

4.0

alidroz's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

appaloosa05's review against another edition

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Meh, it was okay.

reinedumonde's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

fnurn's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad

4.0

I love Birdy's curious nature and her desire to learn. I'd have adored this as a kid.

shaunie991's review against another edition

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4.0

4 stars:
Always enjoy Karen Cushman's writing. The second book I have read by her. As good as the first. Classic.