The Nutcracker

By E. T. A. Hoffman

Book Overview

E.T.A. Hoffman's whimsical novella, originally titled Nutcracker and Mouse King and the inspiration behind Tchaikovsky's ballet, now has a festive new look in this beautiful edition.

When Maria is given a nutcracker by her mysterious Godfather Drosselmeier, it seems like an ordinary gift. But as the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, she finds her nutcracker embroiled in a fight with a sinister Mouse King--no ordinary toy after all, but a cursed hero. Together, they embark on a fantastical journey, encountering a host of charming characters.

Filled with Christmas magic and festive scenes full of presents, sugarplums, and gingerbread, this imaginative classic has been a part of annual holiday celebrations for generations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1665977787
• ISBN13: 9781665977784
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6