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  A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin Twelve-year-old Hattie's uncle Adam returns home after ten years, having been institutionalized for mental illness.Their understanding and acceptance of each other is a revelation for both, in a family steeped in resentment. The depth of Adam's pain is such that he ultimately commits suicide. Hattie learns that facing life's realities, both gentle and harsh, is the only way to live fully. Mature Content. $6.99 Paperback Book | Grades 7-12

  
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A Corner of the Universe

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Author: Ann M. Martin

Interest Level:
6-8

Lexile Framework:
750L

Grade Level Equivalent:
6.1

Guided Reading Level:
Y

Age:
11-13

Genre:
Realistic Fiction

Subject:
Disabilities, Confronting and Resolving Fears, Prejudice and Tolerance Experiences, Mental Health, Understanding Self and Others, Extended Families

Hattie Owen enjoys the familiarity of her small town life, but during the summer she turns 12, her world is turned upside down with the arrival of an uncle no one has ever spoken about. Now that Hattie's uncle's "school" — an institution for the mentally disabled — is closing, Hattie's family must deal with a childlike young man whose existence they've denied for years.

"Hearts will go out to both Hattie and Adam as they step outside the confines of their familiar world to meet some painful challenges." — Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Wonderfully real characters and an engrossing plot . . . evocative." — School Library Journal, Starred Review