A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin

SYNOPSIS:  Hattie Owen lives a predictable life.  Every summer, her one and only best friend leaves, and Hattie is left to entertain herself.  As long as she avoids her high-society grandmother, she feels she will be fine.  But when her mentally ill uncle comes to visit, things are thrown into complete unpredictability.

AUNT SHARON'S TAKE:  Although there was some sensuality in this book, as well as some mature subject matter, I think it is a good telling of living with mental illness.  I would recommend it for older readers who are prepared for the adult topics addressed.

AUDIENCE:  Young Adult and Adult

RATING:  PG13 for some sensuality and violence

STARS:  2

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