But this year, scheming Godfather Droszelmeier has something else in mind. When he presents Marie a very odd but very special gift, she finds herself swept into a puzzling prophecy involving a fierce battle between dolls and mice, a strangely vivid fairy-tale, nightly visitations by a sinister presence, and a fantastical journey through a magical realm.
As Marie sorts out fact from fantasy and dreams from waking life, will she fulfill the prophecy and so discover her true destiny?
The original Christmastime tale of quirky fantasy and magical adventure, E. T. A. Hoffmann’s Nutcracker and Mouse-King is the basis of the widely loved holiday ballet The Nutcracker.
The Nutcracker is one of my favorite ballets to attend. Reading this book brought back all fun memories. This version I bought was the perfect ending to my Children Classic Read for 2019. I recommend any version of this to install a love for the story in you or children.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
