In "Dear America: Mirror Mirror on the Wall: The Diary of Bess Brennan," the story follows Bess, a young girl in the 1800s, as she navigates the challenges of adolescence amidst the backdrop of societal expectations and her own self-image. Bess grapples with the pressures of beauty, friendship, and family, striving to understand her place in a world that often emphasizes superficial traits. As she records her thoughts and feelings in her diary, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, reflecting on her dreams, insecurities, and the importance of inner beauty, ultimately learning to appreciate her true self. [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 9-12 years.

There are 139 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 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.