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| Author | Dyan Sheldon |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen |
| Genre | Young adult, Chick lit, Comedy |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press |
Publication date | March 3, 2005 |
| Media type | |
| Preceded by | Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen |
| Followed by | Confessions of a Hollywood Star |
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