Written in the autumn of 1816 The Nutcracker is not only Ernst Hoffman's best-loved children's story but also an insight into his own amazing life. The literary puppeteer composer diplomat and soldier puts himself straight into the fairytale. He also based Marie and Fritz - toys who came to life on Christmas Eve - on friend's children. The character of the sinister toy maker Godpapa Drosslemeier was created in his own image.
This book features in the following series: Dk Eyewitness, Dk Eyewitness Classics .
. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .
This book contains the following story:
The Nutcracker
It is Christmas Eve and the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer has arrived at Clara and Fritz's house with a special gift for Clara - a wooden nutcracker doll. The doll brings magic for when the clock strikes midnight Clara awakes to see a battle between giant mice and life-size toy soldiers, led by her valiant Nutcracker. After winning the battle, the Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince who takes Clara on a journey to the Land of Snow and then to the Kingdom of Sweets.
