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A map of the known world


The book that we would be reviewing today is, 'A map of the known world' by Lisa Ann Sandell published by the Scholastic Press.


Lisa Ann Sandell is an American author of young adult novels. Her other works include Song of the Sparrow and Weight of the sky.



The story is narrated by Cora Bradley, a high school teenager living in a small town and is trying to deal with the loss her brother, Nate who died in a car accident. She is an artist and seeks solace in painting and drawing maps of various countries.


 She starts falling for her brother's best friend Damian, the one thing she never thought she would. As she continues growing closer to Damian, she discovers that she never knew her brother all too well and that she has a lot in common with him.


This book is highly recommended if you like reading about art, friendship and love or if you have lost a loved one recently.

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