The Nutcracker. This item is unavailable.The Nutcracker

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.

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