It's not the actual diary. It has some excerpts from it and a play that depicts the sences from what happened. Bascially Ann is a very energinic girl who has to go into hiding with another family the Vann Danns. Her energy gets her into trouble sometimes. Her mother treats her like a baby and doesn't understand her. Mr. Vann Dann is selfish and only cares about himself and getting ciggerettes. Ms. Vann Dann is spoiled and all she cares about is her fur coat and other rich treasures. And Mr. Russel some other guy they have to share the little room with and has a bad temper. Her father is only the one she really tlaks too. She also talks to Peter, the Vann Danns' son, who also has trouble with his parents but with both unlike her. And she also talks to her sister Margot.