Books like California Diaries #3 by Ann M. Martin
‘California Diaries #3’ follows Maggie, a high school student in California, who documents her daily struggles in a diary format. Faced with her father’s expectations, Maggie wrestles with whether to pursue her own dreams—an actress—and her own sense of self or to conform to the life he envisions for her. While navigating typical teenage challenges, Maggie also confronts issues of body image and anorexia nervosa, offering an honest, personal glimpse into the pressures faced by young girls today.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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