A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin

I am reading a book called A Corner if the Universe and it is really good. It is about a girl named Hattie finds out she has a long lost Unlce named Adam. No body as ever told her about him and when they do she is total shock. I would be too because why would hide him from me in the first place and that is exactly what Hattie is thinking. When she finally meet Adam she finds out he is mentally retarded. Now Adam has to start living with Hattie and her family because his school is closing down. In the story he seems very nice but ask childish. His mother is very mean to him always telling him to "stay quiet" and "eat properly." He doesn't know any better but I think his mother just wants him to be normal not sick. In the story Hattie has a nice attitude for everyone. Most kids these days don't know the meaning of respect. But her, she is nice to her elders and family. Also, she is very helpful.