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A Corner of the Universe

by Ann M. Martin · Grades 5–8 · Historical Fiction

A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin is on US reading lists at grades 5–8. It appears on 1 list: the Kentucky Bluegrass Award, across 1 state. Every citation below links to the primary source.

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Assigned across 1 curriculum list · 1 state

Grade placement varies by school — the median assigned book spans 4 grade levels (83% span three or more, across 13,258 source-cited assignments).

On reading-award lists:Kentucky Bluegrass Award

This page shows where A Corner of the Universe is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Reading level at a glance

Grade range
Grades 5–8
Age range
Ages 10–13
First published
2002
Genre
Historical Fiction
ISBN-13
9780545368735

Sources: grade range from the cited lists below, last checked 2026-06-10; pages and year from our catalog record (sources); reading time is an estimate at 250 words a minute.

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Why it is assigned

This historical fiction title is typically read at grades 5–8. Written in the 2000s; pairs with curriculum units on family and mental illness; cited on the Kentucky Bluegrass Award.

Themes

family · mental illness · growing up

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Common questions

What grade level is A Corner of the Universe?
A Corner of the Universe is listed for grades 5–8. It appears on 1 state book-award list across 1 state. Exact placement varies by school and district.
What curricula assign A Corner of the Universe?
A Corner of the Universe appears on reading lists for Kentucky Bluegrass Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is A Corner of the Universe banned in schools?
A Corner of the Universe does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.
What themes does A Corner of the Universe explore?
Central themes in A Corner of the Universe include family, mental illness, growing up.

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How we classify

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades 5–8 — drawn from the state book-award lists citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where recommended” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
On state book-award lists in 1 state (see citations above).
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
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