The Nutcracker

Written by E.T.A. Hoffman · Illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger

A nutcracker gift leads Marie into a magical battle against a fearsome curse.

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40 pages· AD990L

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Bookroo's summary

Young Marie receives a nutcracker from Godfather Drosselmeier, only to be whisked into a magical realm. Here, she must confront the sinister Mouse King and unravel the mystery of a boy trapped by a dark curse. As Marie navigates this enchanting world, she discovers secrets of loyalty, bravery, and the true power of love. Will she break the spell and restore peace, or will the Mouse King's menace prevail? Dive into a tale where whimsy meets danger, and every twist reveals a new wonder.

From the publisher

In this retelling of the original 1816 German story, Godfather Drosselmeier gives young Marie a nutcracker for Christmas, and she finds herself in a magical realm where she saves a boy from an evil curse.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD990L

Themes & topics

Books about magic Books about dance Books about Christmas Books about ballet Books about Christmas and advent

What readers & critics say

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“This is a fantastic addition to any holiday book collection! The illustrations are detailed and gorgeous, and the classic story is told in an engaging and accessible way. My three-year-old loves ballet and The Nutcracker, and she'll love this book!”

Lauren Hancock

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