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The Nutcracker

E. T. A. Hoffmann

198412 pagesabout 10–15 minutes
1984
first published
  • 1984Crown · 102 pages · ENGISBN 9780517552858
  • 1985Paganiniana · 112 pages · ENGISBN 9780866223256
  • 1987Ariel Books · 77 pages · ENGISBN 9780394553849
  • 1996Stewart, Tabori & Chang · 99 pages · ENGISBN 9781556705304
  • 1996Creative Editions/Harcourt Brace · 135 pages · ENGISBN 9780151002276
  • 2001Crown · 120 pages · ENGISBN 9780609610497
  • 2001Thurman House · 12 pages · ENGISBN 9781589891005
  • 2003Running Press Kids · 56 pages · ENGISBN 9780762416684
AdventurousMagicalShort read

After hearing how her toy nutcracker got his ugly face, a little girl helps break the spell and watches him change into a handsome prince.

How it feels

MoodPlayfulSad
AtmosphereWhimsicalBleak

How it reads

Character focusSmall ensemble

Worth knowing

ViolenceFrequent
Written forChildrenMiddle gradeAll ages

When and where

SeasonHolidayWinter
Reading situationRead aloud
ThemesWarFamily

Content notes

  • Warmoderateunreviewed
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