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Catherine, Called Birdy

by Karen Cushman

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman is assigned in US schools at grades 4–9. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Catherine, Called Birdy is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades 4–9
Pages
181
Reading time
about 3h 20m (est.)
First published
1994
Genre
Children's
ISBN-13
9780547722184
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About this book

The thirteen-year-old daughter of an English country knight keeps a journal in which she records the events of her life, particularly her longing for adventures beyond the usual role of women and her efforts to avoid being married off.

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Why widely assigned

This Children's title, typically at grades 4–9. Written in the 1990s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Common questions

What grade level is Catherine, Called Birdy?
Catherine, Called Birdy is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–9. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Catherine, Called Birdy?
It takes about 3h 20m to read Catherine, Called Birdy (181 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 200 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Catherine, Called Birdy?
Catherine, Called Birdy appears on reading lists for Golden Kite Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Catherine, Called Birdy banned in schools?
Catherine, Called Birdy does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades 4–9 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: read-aloud.
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