Ann M. Martin’s A Corner of the Universe is the compelling tale of Hattie Owen and the 21-year-old uncle she’s never met. Hattie’s uncle Adam comes to live with the Owen family when his "school" – an institute for individuals with mental disabilities – is closed. Readers will join Hattie in understanding Adam and the particular challenges he faces. Recommended for ages 11-13.
This Novel Study supports the superb novel, A Corner of the Universe by Ann Martin. All Teacher-Tested Novel Studies follow a similar format. Teachers can provide each student with a different novel but use similar assignments that include comprehension questions and visual interpretations, assignments in plot and conflict, character webs, timeline, vocabulary crosswords, and formats to respond to letter and essay writing assignments.