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Cyrano

by Geraldine McCaughrean, Edmond Rostand · 2006

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A gallant solider, a sharp wit, and a man of letters, Cyrano de Bergerac seems like the obvious romantic hero. He has just one noteworthy flaw: an improbably large nose. And after a lifetime of loving the beautiful Roxane from afar, Cyrano must find a way—any way at all—to express his feelings for her.

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Romantic, funny, and action packed, this adaptation is sure to win a whole new legion of fans for Edmond Rostand's lovable soldier.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisromanceromanceMore like thisLess of this
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17th century17th centuryMore like thisLess of thisFranceFranceMore like thisLess of thishigh schoolhigh schoolMore like thisLess of this
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young adultchildrens
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short · 128 pages
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