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by Alexandre Dumas (Author)
A retelling of the classic festive story by Alexandre Dumas which inspired 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.Author Biography
Alexandre Dumas was born in Aisne, France, in 1802. He was the son of General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas. In early adulthood he worked as a clerk, met the renowned actor Talma, and began writing short pieces for the theatre. Dumas then turned his hand to novel-writing, and penned The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. After enduring a short period of bankruptcy, he began to travel extensively, keeping up a prodigious output of journalism, short fiction and novels. Dumas died in Dieppe in 1870.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.6 x 6 x 3.6 IN
Publication Date: September 15, 2026
