The Nutcracker

By Alexandre Dumas and Grace Gingras (translator) Alexandre Dumas

Book Overview

A retelling of the classic festive story by Alexandre Dumas, the inspiration behind Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. Full of wonder and imagination, featuring original black-and-white illustrations by French artist Bertall.

On Christmas Eve, seven-year-old Mary excitedly opens her presents. She unwraps an intriguing little nutcracker figure from her godfather.

One night, as the clock strikes twelve, young Mary's Nutcracker comes alive to battle a ferocious army of mice. The next day Mary eagerly tells her family what she witnessed, but only godfather Drosselmayer believes her.

Drosselmayer tells Mary the story of a young mechanic who accidentally brought a curse upon the charming Princess Pirlipata. A far-flung quest for the mystical Cracatook Nut ensues, and all of a sudden Mary and her Nutcracker are whisked away to a magical land . . .

This edition of The Nutcracker is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1035081407
• ISBN13: 9781035081400
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: MacMillan Collector's Library
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 3.7" x 5.9"
• Age Range: 11 years and up