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Madelyne "Maddie" Summers appears to be the quintessential golden‑blonde cheerleader, dating the star quarterback and adored by her squad. Inside, however, she devotes her energy to the next issue of her favorite comic book, keeping her fandom a secret from friends and coaches alike. The arrival of an adorkable regular at the local comic shop reveals Maddie's hidden passion, setting off a chain of events that throws her into the world of comic conventions, live‑action role‑playing, and first‑person shooter video games. As Maddie balances her love of geek culture with the expectations of high school popularity, she learns that letting her true self out—and risking rejection—may be the only way to keep her friendships, and her sense of self, intact.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Leah Rae Miller
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