# The Nutcracker, Vol. 1

By **Alexandre Dumas**

- ISBN-13: 9781035081400
- Publisher: Macmillan Collector's Library
- Pages: 224
- Published: 15 Sep 2026
- Language: en
- Categories: Classics, Literature & Fiction, Mythology & Folk Tales

## About this book

A retelling of the classic festive story by Alexandre Dumas, the inspiration behind 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.

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