In "The Nutcracker Mice" by Brett Helquist, the enchanting tale unfolds on a magical Christmas Eve. A young girl named Clara receives a beautiful nutcracker as a gift, which comes to life and takes her on an extraordinary adventure. As mice and toy soldiers battle for the fate of the kingdom, Clara's bravery and kindness shine through. With beautifully illustrated pages, this retelling intertwines themes of bravery, friendship, and the magic of imagination, capturing the essence of the beloved holiday classic. The story celebrates the spirit of giving and the joy of childhood wonder during the festive season. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 336 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

Kristin Kladstrup lives with her family in Massachusetts, USA. This is her first novel. Of her inspiration, she says, "I have always loved the big, brick house in Iowa where my mother grew up. From its windows, I could imagine the ocean stretching out to the Iowa horizon. If I'd had the chance as a child, I might have written a story beginning about it, just as Oscar does. " Brett Helquist is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of many books, including the Lemony Snicket books, A Series of Unfortunate Events. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.