Secrets of a Fangirl by Erin Dionne

Erin Dionne’s Secrets of a Fangirl is a smart, funny middle-grade contemporary novel about fandom, friendship, and learning to be true to yourself.
 
Sarah Anne loves Reign of Draegons, a hit fantasy book and movie series. She knows every detail, every character, and even wins an online trivia contest proving she’s the ultimate fan. There’s just one problem: no one at her new middle school can know. Determined to stay popular, Sarah Anne hides her geeky side from her classmates. But as the contest finals approach, she must decide—can she really keep her fandom a secret, or is it time to embrace who she is, dragons and all?
 
Perfect for readers who love fandom culture, friendship drama, and funny, relatable middle school stories, Secrets of a Fangirl is a celebration of being unapologetically yourself.
 
⭐ Why You’ll Love It
A fun, relatable story about friendship, fandom, and self-acceptance.
Perfect for middle schoolers navigating popularity vs. authenticity.
A lighthearted but meaningful take on geek culture.
For fans who love books-within-books and pop culture tie-ins.
🎯 Perfect For
Readers ages 9–13 who love fandom and fantasy worlds.
Fans of Dork Diaries or Drama by Raina Telgemeier.
Middle schoolers navigating popularity and peer pressure.
Classrooms encouraging conversations about identity and being yourself.
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