Published by First Second Books, Adapted by Natalie Andrewson from the original German Nutcracker story written by ETA Hoffmann. With the evil Mouse King looming and her dream world threatened, Marie will have to find the strength to stand up for her nutcracker-no matter what it takes.' As midnight nears, he comes to life, revealing a fairy-tale world of magic and wonder, wicked princesses, and fierce battles-and an ancient curse that can only be broken with the help of a true friend. Hoffmanns title for it was 'Nutcracker and Mouse King. 'Of all the gifts under the tree on Christmas Eve, only one captures Marie Stahlbaum's heart: a humble nutcracker. SIEGEL: One of Hoffmanns stories was about a little girl, Marie, and her Christmas toys. Hoffmanns The Nutcracker and the King of Mice. Hoffmann Edition: 1 Edition Type: BRDBK Publisher: Running Press Kids ISBN: 9780762495719 Languages. Hoffmann’s surreal and fantastical story to life like never before in this vibrant graphic novel adaptation of the beloved Christmas classic, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.' book author and editor Janet Schulman returns to the sourceE.T.A. Title: The Nutcracker Author: Don Daily, E.T.A. Natalie will sign this upon request but it may take a slightly (3-5 days more) longer time to receive the book. Great for all ages, but would suggest 6+! Each book in this listing comes with a special printed Ex Libris bookplate. That Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker would survive over 200 years of history, including two World Wars and the rise of Communism, to become synonymous with Christmas, speaks to its unique power as a romantic work of fantasy. It has an Alice in Wonderland feel, with lots of imagination and adventure.

The Nutcracker, my first graphic novel, is available for the first time here in my shop! This is the original Nutcracker story- it's not the ballet.

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