Toymaker's Apprentice, The - Hardcover

Smith, L., Sherri

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399252959 ISBN 13: 9780399252952

Publisher: G.P. Putnam, 2015

Synopsis

Stefan Drosselmeyer is a reluctant apprentice to his toymaker father until the day his world is turned upside down. His father is kidnapped and Stefan is enlisted by his mysterious cousin, Christian, to find a mythical nut called the krakatook, the only cure the Mouse Queen's curse. Embarking on a wild adventure through Germany and beyond, Stefan must save Boldavia's princess and his own father from the fanatical Mouse Queen and her seven-headed Mouse Prince. Based on the original inspiration for the Nutcracker ballet, this fascinating journey through a world of toymaking, magical curses, clockmaking guilds, talking mice and erudite squirrels will have readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

About this title

Review:

"An absorbing tale of adventure, invention, family loyalty, and sly humor. . . . Bursting with unforgettable characters." - School Library Journal, starred review

"Men and mice engage in mortal conflict in this multilayered retelling . . . . A fast-paced adventure." - Kirkus Reviews

"An inventive fantasy." - Booklist

"Smith manages to tease out the darker elements of her inspiration, the Nutcracker, while still maintaining a sense of whimsy, resulting in a story that blends wonder, melancholy, and adventure." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Exceedingly well done, this is a great fantasy novel and is highly recommended for middle grade readers, fans of fantasy, and lovers of The Nutcracker." - VOYA

About the Author:

Sherri L. Smith (www.sherrilsmith.com ) is the author of several novels for young adults, including the critically acclaimed Flygirl and Orleans. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Follow her on Twitter: @Sherri_L_Smith

About this edition

• Publisher: G.P. Putnam
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0399252959
• ISBN 13: 9780399252952
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400