Evan's Corner Author:Elizabeth Hill Evan longs, more than anything else in the world, for a place he can call his own. But in the two-room flat where he lives with his parents, three sisters and two brothers, there just isn't any place to suit his needs--until his mother points out that there are eight corners in the apartment, one for each member of the family. — Overjoyed at this... more » discovery, Evan immediately picks the best corner for himself--the only one with a window. In school he paints a picture to hang there, and after school he earns money to buy a turtle so that he can have a pet there. He even likes the place so much that he eats his dinner there one night, all by himself.
Finally the day comes when Evan's corner is finished, filled with his things and his alone. But Evan suddenly realizes that something is missing. With the help of his mother, he soon finds the answer to his problem and learns not only what his corner needs to be complete, but what he needs, too.
Beautifully and simply told, this sensitive story of a young boy's experience in sharing, enhanced by lovely illustrations, is sure to be a lasting favorite with all young readers.« less