![]() ![]() Interspersed with Twitter feeds and yoga poses, this clever twist on Cyrano de Bergerac will win over the hearts of middle-schoolers, particularly those feeling shy or awkward themselves, as well as reluctant readers." -Booklist "A surprisingly successful, suspenseful, and engrossing take on the Cyrano story with a contemporary twist. Cici is a believable character, struggling with budding jealousy over Aggie's newfound popularity yet wanting to hold on to her friendship. Torn between friendship with Aggie and romantic feelings for Drew, Cici seeks solace in novels and her mother's yoga classes. (11) Just Your Average Princess: Kristina Springer (11) The Silence of Murder: Dandi Daley Mackall (11) The Survival Kit: Donna Freitas (11) Tris And Izzie: Matte Ivie Harrison (11) Tuesdays At The Castle: Jessica Day George (11) Unforsaken: Sophie Littlefield (11) Without Tess: Marcella Pixley (13) Audition: Stasia Ward Kehoe (13) Chopsticks. The only problem is, Cici begins to fall for Drew herself, and Aggie is still unable to make any progress with him face-to-face. Posing as Aggie, Cici is able to get Drew's attention. Her painfully shy BFF, Aggie, has been crushing on Drew (an eighth-grade hockey player) for two years, so to help them connect, Cici creates a Twitter account and strikes up an online relationship with Drew. "Seventh-grader Cici Reno has a rep as one who gives stellar relationship advice. ![]()
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