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An abridged audiobook of the historical fiction classic, a Newbery Honor Book.

Catherine feels trapped. Her father is determined to marry her off to a rich man—any rich man, no matter how awful.

But by wit, trickery, and luck, Catherine manages to send several would-be husbands packing. Then a shaggy-bearded suitor from the north comes to call—by far the oldest, ugliest, most revolting suitor of them all. Unfortunately, he is also the richest.

Can a sharp-tongued, high-spirited, clever young maiden with a mind of her own actually lose the battle against an ill-mannered, piglike lord and an unimaginative, greedy toad of a father? Deus! Not if Catherine has anything to say about it!

Catherine, a spirited and inquisitive young woman, tells in diary form the story of her fourteenth year—the year 1290. Memoirs, Diaries & Correspondence Middle Ages Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Growing Up Fiction Marriage Comedy
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this book is so fun and so interesting
chatherine is a brave girl I think

so fun

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My daughter and I enjoyed this immensely. This is historical fiction at its finest. Would listen to again.

Witty and Delightful

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I really enjoyed listening to this book and learning about all the saints for each day of the calendar year.

Catherine Called Birdy

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Charming and witty tale. I would have loved to hear more of her journal as she grew.

Bravo

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The importance of fleas, love of birds and animals and the beastly men, nothing has changed!

The spirit of the young woman

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