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About This Book:

Title: The Nutcracker

Other Available Formats:
Reinforced Hardcover, 1979
Hardcover, 1999

Synopsis
A picture book retelling of the story that inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet. On Christmas Eve young Marie receives a wonderful gift--a Nutcracker which magically comes to life and takes her on an adventure through Candy Meadow and Bonbonville. Color illustrations accompany the text. After hearing how the toy nutcracker that she and her brother received for Christmas got his ugly face, Marie helps break the spell he is under and watches him change into a handsome prince. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.

Details
Illustrator:         Renee Graef
Language:        English

Size
Length:        40 Pages



Publisher Notes
One Christmas after hearing how the toy nutcracker made by her godfather got his ugly face, a little girl helps break the spell and watches him change into a handsome prince. Reprint.



Industry Reviews
"Minnekaev's illustrations make a confection of every page, weaving vibrant colors and soft hues to fine effect. This exquisite tale will entrance yet another generation with visions of dancing fairies and valiant swordsmen."
(11/15/1998)


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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is The Nutcracker and it was written by Renee Graef (Illustrator), E.T.A. Hoffmann, Janet Schulman, Claire Bloom (Narrator). This edition of The Nutcracker is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is September 2009 and it has a suggested retail price of $6.99. There are 40 pages in the book and it was published by Trophy Pr. The 10 digit ISBN is 0064437906 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780064437905. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.