The Nutcracker: The Original Holiday Classic

Publishing just in time for the forthcoming 2018 film adaptation this edition of The Nutcracker is sure to enchant readers young and old. On Christmas Eve seven-year-old Marie and her eight-year-old brother Fritz anxiously await their Christmas gifts. When their godfather—a clock builder and toymaker—arrives he unveils an ornate clockwork castle adorned with whirling figurines for the children. While Fritz plays with the clock Marie is taken aside and given another gift—a nutcracker. After Fritz grabs the nutcracker from Marie and breaks its jaw by cracking too many nuts their playtime ends and they head off to bed. When the clock strikes twelve magic makes its way into this enduring tale and an epic battle ensues. This timeless classic featuring all-new full-color and black-and-white illustrations by artist Arkady Roytman and abridged text by Gina Gold is the perfect story to get anyone in the holiday spirit!

Age Range: 4 - 12 years

Grade Level: Preschool - 6

Hardcover: 40 pages

Publisher: Racehorse for Young Readers; Abridged edition (October 30 2018)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 163158362X

ISBN-13: 978-1631583629

Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.9 x 10 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds