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Jean Valjean, a former convict seeking redemption, takes on the responsibility of a mother‑less child during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. Facing pursuit and societal upheaval, he must balance his desire to live an honest life with the duty of protecting the young girl in a rapidly changing Paris. The story explores themes of poverty, justice, and the struggle for a new identity in a society on the brink of change.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Monica Kulling
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