"The Nutcracker" by E.T.A. Hoffmann tells the enchanting tale of a young girl named Clara who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift. When night falls, the nutcracker comes to life and battles the evil Mouse King. After their victorious encounter, Clara and the nutcracker journey to the Land of Sweets, where they meet a host of magical characters, including the Sugar Plum Fairy. This delightful story blends fantasy and adventure, exploring themes of bravery, imagination, and the wonder of childhood, ultimately highlighting the power of love and dreams during the holiday season. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2016 by Parragon .

Rachel Elliot worked in children's publishing in London for many years before moving to Devon and becoming a freelance writer, specialising in licensed character publishing. Valeria Docampo taught art and graphic design before dedicating herself to illustrating full-time. She resides in Lyon, France. E. T. A. Hoffmann was a German writer, composer and painter, best known for his short stories and novels. Born in Koenigsberg, Prussia, the son of a barrister, he followed in his father's footsteps and went on to study law at the University of Koenigsberg. After working for the Prussian government in Germany and Poland, he turned his attention to writing. He wrote over fifty short stories and showed particular interest in exploring the darker side of humanity. Many of his stories were a direct response to the social and political events of his time. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is among his most famous stories.