Daniel, a fifteen-year-old boy who has had to repeat the first and second years of secondary school, is thinking of abandoning his studies. One day he tells his tutor this. After the talk he has with her, it's possible he might reconsider his decision. If this is the case, the effort devoted to his education, the selfless love of his family and the understanding and acceptance of a group of his peers will all have been worth it. 'Daniel in the mirror' is a reflection on failure at school, and the role of families and teachers in education. Recommended for all members of the educational community, this book provides a glimmer of hope, a breath of fresh air in these times when educating people about values has been so devalued.