The Nutcracker - Hardcover

Hoffmann, E. T. A.; Doherty, Berlie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385604378 ISBN 13: 9780385604376

Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books, 2002

Synopsis

A illustrated retelling of the classic story. On Christmas Eve Clara is overjoyed when she is given a nutcracker in the shape of a wooden soldier. But at night the magic really begins, when toys come alive, young girls become princesses and Clara's brave nutcracker becomes the prince of her dreams.

About this title

About the Author

Berlie Doherty Berlie Doherty began writing for children in 1983, after teaching and working for schools radio. She has written more that 35 books for children, as well as for the thearte, radio and television, and won the Carnegie Medal twice: in 1987 for GRANNY WAS A BUFFER GIRL and in 1992 for DEAR NOBODY. She has also won the Writer's Guild Children's Fiction Award for DAUGHTER OF THE SEA. Her work is published all over the world, and many of her books have been televised. Ian Beck IAN BECK is a familiar name to the Transworld lists with his previous successful picture books. A freelance illustrator for over twenty years (including such notable artwork as the record cover for Elton John's Yellow Brick Road album), Ian turned to writing and illustrating children's books on the birth of his own first child. Artist lives: Twickenham, Middlesex PRAISE FOR: The Owl & the Pussycat 'Ian Beck is a stylish and witty draughtsman who enhances his illustrations with admirably chosen colour' Junior Bookshelf

From the Back Cover

It is Christmas Eve, and Clara is overjoyed when she is given a nutcracker in the shape of a wooden soldier. But it is at night that the magic really begins, when toys come alive, young girls become princesses and Clara's brave nutcracker becomes the prince of her dreams.
This classic story is retold by an award-winning author and is complemented perfectly by Ian Beck's exquisite illustrations.

From the Inside Flap

to treasure for all fans of this wonderful old story and ballet.

It is Christmas Eve and Clara is overjoyed when Godfather Drosselmeyer gives her a nutcracker in the shape of a wooden soldier. But it is at night that the magic really begins, when toys come alive, young girls become princesses and Clara s brave nutcracker becomes the prince of her dreams.

This beautiful and lyrical retelling of Hoffman s much-loved Nutcracker story, from which the famous ballet was created, is exquisitely and enchantingly illustrated, making it a book to treasure.

Edition details

• Publisher: Doubleday Children's Books
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385604378
• ISBN 13: 9780385604376
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Editor: Beck Ian