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In The Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas, young Marie Stahlbaum receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, setting in motion a fantastical adventure. As midnight approaches, she discovers that her new toy comes to life, battling the sinister Mouse King and whisking her away to an enchanted world. This timeless tale weaves together themes of bravery, imagination, and the magic of childhood wonder.
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The Nutcracker

Revel in the magic of a Christmas tradition. This flexibound edition features the full text of Dumas' 'The History of a Nutcracker', the story that inspired the classical ballet. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of vintage drawings from the 19th century.

Features the full text of 'The History of a Nutcracker', the story that inspired the ballet. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of vintage drawings. A perfect Christmas present!.

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Revel in the magic of a Christmas tradition.

The Nutcracker features the full text of Alexandre Dumas's The History of a Nutcracker, the story that inspired the classic ballet. Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 vintage drawings from the nineteenth century, this beautifully designed book kindles the spirit of the holidays through its tale of an enchanted nutcracker made human one Christmas through the love of a young girl.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781435154520

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Barnes & Noble Inc

Edition: Bonded Leather

Illustration: 100 b&w illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 102.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 152

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