Catherine, Called Birdy

This historical fiction classic, told in the form of a diary, has drawn in generations of audiences and is a Newbery Honor Book.

Catherine, a spirited and inquisitive young woman, narrates in diary form the story of her fourteenth year—the year 1290.

Experience the book behind Lena Dunham’s acclaimed new movie! Catherine feels trapped by her father's determination to marry her off to a rich man, but through wit, trickery, and luck, she manages to send several would-be husbands packing.

Will she find a way to escape the cage of her circumstances? Find out in this inspiring and entertaining tale of a clever young maiden with a mind of her own.