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A review by mallorykjorgensen
A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin
4.0
Awards Won: Newbery Honor (2003)
Age Level: Young Adult
What a refreshing book. Mental illness is an important and pertinent topic that is often discussed. However, I rarely see it depicted as it was in this story. Part of me was surprised by the ending, and yet somehow I expected it. I can see why this book was chosen as a Newbery Honor book. The language and details that the main character, Hattie, uses to depict her life are so simplistic, yet the reader is immediately drawn into her story. Anyone who believes that 12 year olds are not people with their own real thoughts and opinions should read this story. They will quickly change their mind.
Age Level: Young Adult
What a refreshing book. Mental illness is an important and pertinent topic that is often discussed. However, I rarely see it depicted as it was in this story. Part of me was surprised by the ending, and yet somehow I expected it. I can see why this book was chosen as a Newbery Honor book. The language and details that the main character, Hattie, uses to depict her life are so simplistic, yet the reader is immediately drawn into her story. Anyone who believes that 12 year olds are not people with their own real thoughts and opinions should read this story. They will quickly change their mind.