A Piece of the World

A Piece of the World is by Christina Baker Kline. A charming historical fiction retelling centered around Christina Olson, the subject of Andrew Wyeth's famous painting. Set in Cushing, Maine, in the late 1890's through the late 1940s, it tells the fictionalized story of Christina and her family. Crippled by a childhood illness, Christina's world was her family's farm. She became friends with Andrew Wyeth when he came to visit the area and became entranced with the idea of painting Christina's house, her brother, and Christina herself. All of the relationships in this book are told in a compassionate and powerful style. A thoroughly well-researched and well-written novel. Historical fiction lovers, as well as art lovers, will enjoy this book. 

Ratings: 11th grade - 8 out of 10 - AC (some mature thematic content).