About “The Center of the World”
The Center of the World is a 1998 novel by Andreas Steinhöfel that explores themes of adolescence, including the challenges of growing up, feelings of envy and jealousy, and the complexities of friendship and love. The book was nominated for the German Youth Literature Award. It was translated into English by Alisa Jaffa and edited by Jonas Sachwitz. In the UK, it was published under the title Centre of My World. The novel focuses on the emotional experiences of its young characters as they navigate personal and social conflicts. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1998
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.