Catherine, Called Birdy

Firefly & Fern Summary

Through the witty diary entries of Catherine, a spirited medieval girl determined to avoid an arranged marriage, readers discover a richly imagined world of thirteenth-century England. This clever historical fiction brings to life the constraints and possibilities of a young girl's world, showing how one resourceful character uses humor, intelligence, and creativity to claim agency over her own future. Readers will delight in Catherine's voice and laugh along as she devises increasingly outrageous schemes to scare away potential suitors.