About this book
NOW A MAJOR MOVIE STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME. A funny coming-of-age novel about a fourteen-year-old girl's fight for freedom and right to self-determination in medieval England. Catherine's in trouble. Caught between a mother who is determined to turn her into the perfect medieval lady and a father who wants her to marry her off to much older and utterly repulsive suitor. Luckily, Catherine has a plan. She has experience outwitting suitors and is ready to take matters into her own hands . . . Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called Birdy is the inspiration for Prime Video's medieval comedy film directed by Lena Dunham, starring Bella Ramsey and Andrew Scott.
Censorship history
Catherine, Called Birdy was banned or restricted in United States in 2024 for offensive language, as well as immorality. This illustrates how the presence of offensive language — often used to faithfully document historical or social reality — can trigger censorship of the broader work.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LanguageMoral |
