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Zlata Filipović

Zlata's Diary

Zlata FilipovićNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 1993

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Zlata Filipović

Zlata's Diary

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Sarajevo, Bosnia • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

1993

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

640L

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Super Short Summary

Zlata's Diary by Zlata Filipović traces her life as a child during the Siege of Sarajevo, from 1991 to 1993. Through diary entries, Filipović describes the impact of the Bosnian War on her daily life, the loss and terror experienced, and her resilience maintained through the support of family and friends. The diary gained international recognition, leading to a book deal and her eventual evacuation to Paris. The text depicts graphic violence, forced displacement, catastrophic injury, and suicidal ideation.

Melancholic

Emotional

Dark

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

12,322 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Zlata Filipović's Zlata's Diary offers a poignant, child's perspective on the horrors of the Bosnian War. Reviewers praise its authenticity, emotional depth, and educational value, likening it to Anne Frank's diary. However, some note that its simplicity may limit deeper historical insights. Overall, it is a powerful, heartbreaking account of a young girl's resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Zlata's Diary?

A reader who would enjoy Zlata's Diary by Zlata Filipović is likely interested in personal, poignant accounts of historical events, particularly from a child's perspective. Similar to The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, this book appeals to those captivated by true stories of resilience during conflict and social upheaval.

4.1

12,322 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Sarajevo, Bosnia • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

1993

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

640L

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