This is the personal diary of Zlata Filipovic, a girl living in war-torn Bosnia. She begins her diary just months prior to the war. She speaks of her school work, music classes, and drama club. She is a very good student, and she tells Mimmy (her diary’s name) this, but says she doesn’t want to boast. Mimmy becomes her biggest confidant in the months that follow, as war breaks out and shells are dropped by the minute. It is an inspiring story about fighting to survive, and going on with life when everything seems like it is against you. I recommend this book to anybody in 5th grade and up, as some things are very sad, or as Zlata would say HORRIBLE.
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