A Corner of the Universe is a novel published in 2002 by Ann M Martin. The novel takes place in the summer of 1960, centering on the 11-year-old narrator's life. Living with her father and mother in Millerton, Pennsylvania, Hattie Owen helps her mother run a boarding house. However, after Hattie's Uncle Adam comes to visit, Hattie's summer plans are derailed, leading to tragedy. The novel deals with themes of family, human understanding and empathy.
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