Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: A Corner of the Universe by Ann Matthews Martin ISBN: 0-439-38880-5 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: October, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.26 (35 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A Corner of the Universe
Comment: The book A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin is a book about a kindhearted twelve-year-old girl named Hattie Owen. This book takes place in the summer of 1960 and is a heart-warming novel, which will bring joy, laughter, and tears to your heart. Hattie Owen is a sweet girl yet has many troubles dealing with life because her perspective on life is different than many others, but Hattie loves her small town and boarding house that she lives in with her mother and her father. It is isolated from the rest of the world and Hattie feels safe and doesn't know much about everyday issues people go through. Hattie never could have imagined a summer more action-packed than this particular summer. When her twenty one year old Uncle Adam whom Hattie has never met before comes for a surprise visit to stay at Hattie's grandparents house for the first time, (because his residential school shut down) Hattie learns from her mother that he has mental problems, and that he is Manic depressive. Also that friends and relatives are embarrassed about the way he acts because everyone around him ridicules him. Family and relatives have denied Hattie's uncle's existence for many years but now it will be revealed to Hattie and she will be informed after all these years that her perfect life has many secrets hidden inside and is not so perfect after all. Hattie learns after spending quite some time with him that she and Adam are quite alike and she has to cope with him in some way. But Hattie also takes into consideration that dealing with him wont be easy and that it will take time to appreciate. He is looked down upon in every way and hated by all. Hattie takes it upon herself to help him, to bond with him and to find his true inner self while seeking for her own. Uncle Adam becomes for of a child like friend to Hattie than an Uncle figure in her life. Hattie realizes that she just has to "lift the corner of the universe" for him and open his paths a little wider so people can understand him better. Hattie is one of the few people who appreciate Adam for who he is and she is the only one who can see deep down inside of him. She feels that he has a lot of courage in facing the world and life's difficulties. This is an inspirational novel that gives hope and understanding for life. People don't often experience this exact same situation in life but we all face difficulties and this novel is good for children around Hattie's age because you can relate to her in different ways. Recommended for middle school ages, 12-14 years of age. This book will take you through the ups and downs of life just like a bumpy path. It sends the message that if we fall along the way we just get back up and try again, never give up hope.
Rating: 3
Summary: A Corner of the Universe
Comment: Hattie is an average 11 year old who is beginning her summer vacation. Her parents run a boarding house and Hattie has made friends with several of the boarders. All of them are somewhat older than Hattie and her best friend is going away all summer. Hattie expects this to be another boring summer, until she learns of an uncle she never knew about will be moving back home with her grandparents. Adam, her twenty-one year old uncle, had been away to a special school. His school is closing and he has to come home. His "school" is really a home for people with disabilities. Hattie is very excited and curious to meet her uncle. She is somewhat nervous when first meeting Adam but they soon become friends. Hattie thinks the two are a lot of like and they form a special bond. Unfortunately, Hattie soon thinks she knows what is best for Adam and this leads to trouble.
I enjoyed the book. It was interesting because the setting is in the 1960's, a time when people with disabilities were not in the spotlight and as accepted as they are today. I could relate to Hattie's feelings when people make comments about her uncle, because I work with kids with disabilities. I think the book is more suited for older elementary age students, 10 - 12. It does a good job covering a sensitive issue, but sometimes lags in excitement. I think that some students may become bored with the book before they finish.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Corner of the Universe
Comment: If you are looking for adventure, excitement, and suspense then A Corner of the Universe, by: Ann M. Martin is the book for you. In this book you will find that a girl named Hattie Owens's life is about to change. The summer has started and Hattie's best friend had left her for California for the summer. Hattie doesn't have any other friends so she's going to be pretty board during the summer. Hattie's grandmother has a surprise for her. Her surprise is a mentally challenged uncle. The Carnival is coming to town and Hattie finds a friend whose family owns the carnival. It's Hattie's birthday and she asks her uncle to sneak out and go to the carnival with her, well the sneak out was successful and when they get there they will have a surprise! This is where the suspence part comes in. Read this book to see what happens!
 |
Title: Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie S. Tolan ISBN: 0066236029 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: 01 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
 |
Title: Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff ISBN: 0385326556 Publisher: Random House Children's Books Pub. Date: 10 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
 |
Title: Hoot by CARL HIAASEN ISBN: 0375821813 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Pub. Date: 10 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
 |
Title: Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi ISBN: 0786808284 Publisher: Hyperion Press Pub. Date: 03 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
 |
Title: The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer ISBN: 0689852223 Publisher: Atheneum Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
