Karen Cushman

Californie Whipple, douze ans, est emmenée de force de son Massachusetts natal jusqu’à l’autre bout du continent. Changeant son prénom honni en « Lucy », elle pose un regard sévère et consterné sur s

On lappelle La Morveuse. Ou Cafard de fumier. Quelle importance ? Cette fille, personne ne lui connait de nom : cest une moins que rien, une fille de 12 ou 13 ans, qui erre toute seule sur les chemins. Lhiver, quand il fait si froid la nuit, elle sendort, le ventre vide, dans les tas de fumier. Ça pue, le fumier, mais cest tiede. Et tant pis si au reveil, des gamins la chassent a grands coups de pieds. Un matin pourtant, une femme vient lui parler. Cest la sage-femme du village. Il ne faut pas rever, elle aussi la traite de cafard. Mais elle est prete a lui donner un quignon de pain, si elle devient son apprentie... Elle ne serait pas en train de se moquer delle, par hasard ?

A partir de aquí doy comienzo a mi libro, el libro de Catherine, el Pajarillo, como me llaman, hija de Rollo y de lady Aislinn, hermana de Thomas, Edward y del asqueroso de Robert, del pueblo de Stonebridge, en el condado de Lincoln, Inglaterra, bajo el designio de Dios. Lo inicio hoy, dia 19 de septiembre del año de Nuestro Señor 1290, año en que cumplire catorce años de edad.

Nos encontramos a principios del siglo XIV, en una aldea cualquiera de Inglaterra. Aquella helada mañana de invierno, una muchacha duerme enterrada entre un montón de estiércol para procurarse un poco de calor, como un animal herido, indefenso Cuando abre los ojos, descubre el rostro malcarado de una mujer de nariz afilada que la observa. Es Jane, la comadrona. Asi comienza la conmovedora historia de una chiquilla abandonada, sin nombre ni hogar, que gracias a su fuerza de voluntad conseguira encontrar un lugar en el mundo.

El que llegireu a continuació és el meu llibre: el llibre de la Catherine, anomenada Pardalet, filla d’en Rollo i de lady Aislinn, germana d’en Thomas, de l’Edward i de l’abominable Robert, del poble

El 19 de septiembre de 1290, con catorce años de edad, Catherine comienza a escribir su diario. Es hija de una familia noble que reside en Stonebridge, en el condado de Lincoln, Inglaterra, y ha aprendido a escribir, algo poco frecuente en las mujeres de su epoca, gracias a su hermano Edward. Segun sus padres, deberia comportarse de manera docil y callada, dedicarse a coser y buscar un buen marido. Sin embargo,Catherine se rebela contra ese destino aburrido y decide espantar a todos los candidatos a novio que sus padres le buscan, lo que genera unas divertidisimas anecdotas que, fielmente, quedan plasmadas en su diario. Hasta que llega el amor de verdad…

Edición en catalán.Nos encontramos a principios del siglo XIV, en una aldea cualquiera de Inglaterra. Aquella helada mañana de invierno, una muchacha duerme enterrada entre un montón de estiércol para procurarse un poco de calor, como un animal herido, indefenso Cuando abre los ojos, descubre el rostro malcarado de una mujer de nariz afilada que la observa. Es Jane, la comadrona. Asi comienza la conmovedora historia de una chiquilla abandonada, sin nombre ni hogar, que gracias a su fuerza de voluntad conseguira encontrar un lugar en el mundo.

Matilda ha dedicado toda su vida a la oración y al estudio del latín. Sin embargo, ahora, en casa de Peg la Roja, la ensalmadora, ya no hay tiempo para la oración. El día transcurre entre ir al mercado, encender el fuego, preparar emplastos y componer los huesos de los enfermos. Matilda añora el sosiego de la mansión.

«Subir a este tren no había sido idea mía. Yo quería ir a casa. Pero ya no tenía casa a la que ir, excepto el Kefugio para Pequeños vagabundos, y ellos me enviaban lejos para ser vendida como esclava

The Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwifes Apprentice tells a heartfelt and humorous story of WWII on the homefront.Millie McGonigle lives in sunny California, where her days are filled with beach and surf. It should be perfect--but times are tough. Hitler is attacking Europe and it looks like the United States may be going to war. Food is rationed and money is tight. And Millies sickly little sister gets all the attention and couldnt be more of a pain if she tried. Its all Millie can do to stay calm and feel in control.Still--theres sand beneath her feet. A new neighbor from the city, who has a lot to teach Millie. And surfer boy Rocky to admire--even if she doesnt have the guts to talk to him.Its a time of sunshine, siblings, and stress. Will Millie be able to find her way in her family, and keep her balance as the the world around her loses its own?

NOW A MAJOR MOVIE STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME.A funny coming-of-age novel about a fourteen-year-old girls fight for freedom and right to self-determination in medieval England. Catherines 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 Cushmans Catherine, Called Birdy is the inspiration for Prime Videos medieval comedy film directed by Lena Dunham, starring Bella Ramsey and Andrew Scott.

From the Newbery-Award winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwifes Apprentice comes the story of an orphan who decides to go west--with nothing but gumption as her guide.Sally OMalley is an orphan working at a mineral spring hotel in the woods of central Oregon--that is, until shes chucked out like chewed-on chicken bones, due entirely to an unfortunate incident with a pig and some church ladies.And so Sally decides to head west to the sea. Glorious, shes heard. Fierce, shes heard. Why not see for herself? Before long Sally encounters a dangerous bobcat--and thats just the first day! Safe in the knowledge that shes fearless, she continues on her journey with no place to belong and no one to depend on. And thats just fine with her.Then a lady called Major, an old donkey, a loyal dog, and an abominable brat show Sally that shes not quite as brave as she thinks. It turns out that counting on someone else is the scariest thing of all.

In his thirteenth year, Will Sparrow, liar and thief, becomes a runaway. On the road in this adventurous coming of age story, he encounters a series of con artistsa pickpocket, a tooth puller, a pig trainer, a conjurerand learns that others are more adept than he at lying and thieving. Then he reluctantly joins a traveling troupe of "oddities," a found family of misfits including a dwarf and a cat-faced girl, holding himself apart from the "monsters" and resolving to be on guard against further deceptions. At last Will is forced to understand that appearances are misleading and that he has been his own worst deceiver. The rowdy world of market fairs in Elizabethan England is the colorful backdrop for Newbery medalist Cushmans new comic masterpiece. This ebook includes a sample chapter of THE MIDWIFES APPRENTICE.He thinks hes the master of lies and theft. But in a world of professional con artists and kind-hearted monsters, what happens when Will Sparrow is the one being deceivedmost of all by himself?A Runaways Survival Story: Thirteen-year-old Will Sparrow is a liar and a thief, but escaping his old life is harder than he ever imagined. On his own for the first time, he has to learn a whole new set of rules to survive on the road. Rich Historical Fiction: Step into the rowdy world of Elizabethan England, from its muddy roads and dark forests to the colorful chaos of its traveling market fairs, brought to life by a Newbery Medalist author. A Troupe of Misfits: He reluctantly joins a traveling show of oddities, including a wise dwarf and a sharp-witted, cat-faced girl named Grace, who might not be the monsters he assumes they are. Appearance vs. Reality: In a world of expert deceivers, Will must learn who to trust when the most honest people he meets are the ones society has cast off as freaks.

Rodzina Clara Jadwiga Anastazya Brodski, a strong and stubborn Polish orphan, leaves Chicago on an orphan train, expecting to be adopted and turned into a slaveor worse, not to be adopted at all. As the train rattles westward, she begins to develop attachments to her fellow travelers, even the frosty orphan guardian, and to accept the idea that there might be good homes for orphansmaybe even for a big, combative Polish girl. But no placement seems right for the formidable Rodzina, and she cleverly finds a way out of one unfortunate situation after another until at last she finds the family that is right for her. Like Karen Cushmans other young girl protagonists, Rodzina is trying to find her place in the worldand she does.The compelling narrative is laced with wry humor and keen observation, full of memorable characters, and a thoroughly researched Afterword.Rodzinas journey is an unforgettable piece of American history, brought to life for young readers.A Powerful Survival Story: Follow Rodzina, a twelve-year-old orphan from Chicago, as she navigates the perils and uncertainties of the westward journey, expecting slavery but hoping for a home. The Orphan Train Experience: Based on meticulous research, this story vividly portrays the historical orphan trains, from the harsh realities to the unexpected friendships formed along the tracks. Unforgettable Characters: Meet a cast of memorable fellow travelers, including a frosty but mysterious guardian, as Rodzina cleverly escapes one unfortunate situation after another. The Search for a Found Family: More than just a historical adventure, this is a heartfelt quest for belonging and the true meaning of family, laced with the wry humor and keen observation Karen Cushman is known for.

Read the book behind Lena Dunhams acclaimed new movie! This historical fiction classic, told in the form of a diary, has drawn in generations of readers and is a Newbery Honor Book. Catherine feels trapped. Her father is determined to marry her off to a rich manany 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 callby 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, narrates in diary form the story of her fourteenth yearthe year 1290.In an appreciation in the New York Times, illustrator Vera Brosgol spoke for many fans of this beloved book: "I fell hard for Karen Cushmans Catherine, Called Birdy the second I opened it. More than any other heroine Id read, this one sounded like me. For Catherine, and for me, there is no easy solution to the cages life makes for you. Sometimes the power is in deciding to be yourself in whatever cage youre in."

Beloved author Karen Cushman follows a young womans progress toward her true self, this time exploring the nature of friendship and the experience of growing up Catholic in an era that is both fascinating and relevant to todays young people.Francine Green doesnt speak up much, and who can blame her? Her parents arent interested in her opinions, the nuns at school punish girls who ask too many questions, and the House Committee on Un-American Activities is blacklisting people who express unpopular ideas. Theres safety in silence. Francine would rather lose herself in a book, or in daydreams about her favorite Hollywood stars, than risk attracting attention or getting in trouble.But when outspoken, passionate Sophie Bowman transfers into Francines class at All Saints School for Girls, Francine finds herself thinking about things that never concerned her beforefree speech, the atom bomb, the existence of God, the way people treat each other. Eventually, Francine discovers that she not only has something to say, she is absolutely determined to say it.Unlikely Friendship: Quiet, rule-following Francine is content to be invisible until the outspoken and fearless Sophie Bowman arrives, questioning everything from school rules to the existence of God. 1950s Historical Fiction: A richly detailed look at post-war Los Angeles, where Hollywood glamour mixes with the chilling paranoia of the Hollywood Blacklist and the ever-present fear of the atomic bomb. Freedom of Speech: As government committees blacklist citizens for their beliefs, Francine must decide if the safety of silence is worth the price of her own convictions. Social Justice for Young Readers: A thought-provoking story that explores timeless questions of justice, censorship, and the courage it takes to stand up to bullieswhether theyre on the playground or in the government.

A poor girl in medieval England gains a name, a purpose, and a future in this delightful* and beloved Newbery Medal-winning book. Now with a new cover!* A truly delightful introduction to a world seldom seen in childrens literature. School Library Journal*, starred review* A fascinating view of a far distant time. Horn Book, starred review* Gripping. Kirkus, starred reviewA girl known only as Brat has no family, no home, and no future until she meets Jane the Midwife and becomes her apprentice. As she helps the short-tempered Jane deliver babies, Bratwho renames herself Alycegains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something in life for the first time. Introduction by Lois Lowry.

In 1849 a twelve-year-old girl who calls herself Lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from Massachusetts to a small California mining town at the height of the Gold Rush. There Lucy helps run a boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to return "home."For a girl who loves books and quiet places, the wilds of the west are anything but home.A Headstrong Heroine: Twelve-year-old California Morning Whipple decides shed much rather be called Lucy, and shed much rather be in Massachusetts than anywhere else. Pioneer Life: Lucy finds herself running a boarding house for rough-and-tumble miners, far from the life of comfort and books she misses. A Rich Historical Setting: Experience the grit and grime of a California mining camp in 1849, from dusty streets and mule droppings to the constant hope of striking it rich. A Heartfelt Family Story: Caught between her mothers dreams for the future and her own longing for the past, Lucy must figure out what "home" really means.

Grayling doesnt want to be a hero, but to save her mother from a dark enchantment, she seeks out the few second-string magic makers who havent been immobilized by the spell and goes off in search of her mothers grimoire, or book of magic. Obstacles both natural and supernatural block their way, and friction within the group delays the journey. Surprising herself, Grayling finds the strength and decisiveness to move the group forward and reach her goal. Eccentric witches and wizards plus a shape-shifting mouse provide moments of high comedy, as do odd practices that date back to the Middle Ages, such as divination with cheese.This medieval quest fantasy is perfect for young readers who love:Reluctant Hero: A girl named Grayling who would rather stay home, but must find her inner strength when her mother is turned into a tree. Witches and Wizards: A quirky band of second-string magic-makers who join the quest, each with their own eccentricities and unpredictable powers. Talking Animals: A loyal, shape-shifting mouse who provides moments of high comedy and unexpected help on the journey. Medieval World: An enchanting adventure filled with strange obstacles, from supernatural forces to the ancient practice of divination with cheese.