"Dear America" by Barry Denenberg is a historical fiction novel that presents the story of a young girl experiencing significant events in American history through her personal letters. The protagonist, taking the reader through her thoughts and feelings, captures the essence of life during a specific period, detailing her dreams, struggles, and the impact of historical events on her family and community. This immersive narrative style allows readers to connect with both the character and the historical context, making it a poignant exploration of history and the resilience of the human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Dear America .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-14 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Scholastic .

Barry Denenberg is the author of many critically acclaimed biographies and nonfiction works. He has written on a wide range of people including Nelson Mandela, Charles Lindbergh, Jackie Robinson and Elvis Presley. His innovative books on Abraham Lincoln (Lincoln Shot), Muhammad Ali (Ali: An American Champion), and on the sinking of the Titanic (Titanic Sinks!), combine narrative with illustration and photography in a unique format which reviewers have called "history at its best" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Denenberg is also known for his many memorable books in the Dear America series-most notably When Will This Cruel War Be Over?: The Civil War Diary of Emma Simpson, a title that won the Jefferson Cup. Denenberg divides his time between New York City and Westchester County.