The Nutcracker - Hardcover

"When patrons say, "Help! We are going to see The Nutcracker," hand them this [book]."--School Library Journal"McCaughrean's straightforward retelling of the ballet's somewhat complicated story line will introduce children to the Nutcracker, the Rat King, the Land of the Sweets, and the dreams of a young girl named Clara."--Miami Herald "When patrons say, "Help! We are going to see The Nutcracker," hand them this [book]."--School Library Journal "McCaughrean's straightforward retelling of the ballet's somewhat complicated story line will introduce children to the Nutcracker, the Rat King, the Land of the Sweets, and the dreams of a young girl named Clara."--Miami Herald "When patrons say, "Help! We are going to see The Nutcracker," hand them this [book]."--School Library Journal "McCaughrean's straightforward retelling of the ballet's somewhat complicated story line will introduce children to the Nutcracker, the Rat King, the Land of the Sweets, and the dreams of a young girl named Clara."--Miami Herald "When patrons say, "Help! We are going to see The Nutcracker," hand them this [book]."--School Library Journal"McCaughrean's straightforward retelling of the ballet's somewhat complicated story line will introduce children to the Nutcracker, the Rat King, the Land of the Sweets, and the dreams of a young girl named Clara."--Miami Herald

The glittering Nutcracker fairytale is retold by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean in this magical novelty book.