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Catherine called Birdy

Level 1

CUSHMAN, Karen
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Birdy is an intelligent and compassionate character with an eagle eye for detail. Rarely has the period been presented with such a feel for authenticity, and as in all good young adult novels, there is a well-balanced mixture of comedy and (implied) tragedy.

AWARDS:

  • HONOUR ALA Booklist Editors' choice
  • HONOUR Notable Children's Book in the English Language Arts (NCTE)

FAMILY | GROWING UP | HISTORY

  • AVI: The Crispin Trilogy (Hyperion 2002-2010) The adventures of young Crispin in the 14th century.
  • GRANT, K. M.: The Perfect Fire Trilogy (Quercus 2008ff) Battling at the beginning of the 13th century.
  • Becket (1964) King Henry II vs Thomas Becket.
  • Canterbury Tales (2003) TV series based on Chaucer.
  • I racconti di Canterbury (1972) Pasolini's version of the Canterbury Tales.
  • Kingdom of Heaven (2005) The Crusades.
  • Robin and Marian (1976) An ageing Robin Hood returns.
  • The Pillars of the Earth (2010) mini-series based on Follett's novel.
  • CORNWELL, Bernard: The Grail Quest Trilogy (HarperCollins 2000ff.)
  • DOHERTY, Paul: Hugh Corbett Mysteries (Headline 1988ff.)
  • DOHERTY, Paul: Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan Series (William Morrow 1992)
  • NYE, Robert: Falstaff (Allison&Busby 1976)
  • PETERS; Ellis: The Cadfael Novels (Macmillan 1977-1994)
  • ZELITCH, Simone: The Confession of Jack Straw (Black Heron Press 1991)