The Nutcracker - Alexandre Dumas

The Nutcracker - Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas

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  • Pages · 256 pages
  • Publication Date · 01/10/2026
  • Genre · Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
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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.

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