Overview
Of all the gifts under the tree on Christmas Eve, only one captures Marie Stahlbaum's heart: a humble nutcracker. He's a curious little man with kind eyes, sweet red cheeks, and a friendly appearance. And as midnight nears, he comes to life, revealing a fairy-tale world of magic and wonder, wicked princesses and fierce battles . . . and an ancient curse that can only be broken with the help of a true friend. With the evil Mouse King looming and her dream world threatened, Marie will have to find the strength to stand up for her nutcracker-no matter what it takes. Natalie Andrewson brings E.T.A. Hoffmann's surreal and fantastical story to life like never before in this vibrant graphic novel adaptation of a beloved Christmas classic.
Full Product Details
Author: E.T.A. Hoffmann ,
Natalie Andrewson
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Imprint: First Second
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.300kg
ISBN: 9781596436817
ISBN 10: 1596436816
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 September 2020
Recommended Age: From 6 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
[Andrewson's] distinctive illustration style is well matched to Hoffmann's story, with vivid colors, wavy linework, and exaggerated facial expressions that all reinforce the trippy, unsettling plot.--Kirkus In whimsical full-color art that employs thin lines and bright colors, Andrewson fills each page with measured revelations that mimic the ballet's drama...while centering Marie's bravery and grit. A captivating, otherworldly adaptation for old fans and new.--Publisher's Weekly
[Andrewson's] distinctive illustration style is well matched to Hoffmann's story, with vivid colors, wavy linework, and exaggerated facial expressions that all reinforce the trippy, unsettling plot.--Kirkus In whimsical full-color art that employs thin lines and bright colors, Andrewson fills each page with measured revelations that mimic the ballet's drama...while centering Marie's bravery and grit. A captivating, otherworldly adaptation for old fans and new.--Publisher's Weekly
Author Information
Natalie Andrewson is a comic artist, printmaker, and illustrator. She's made short form comics with Peow Studio, Shortbox, and BOOM! Studios. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times, Hazlitt, and the New Yorker, and she's done narrative work for Cartoon Network, Dreamworks, Titmouse, and Oculus. She likes to make Risograph comics and prints and attend comic festivals in her spare time. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is her first graphic novel. natalie-andrewson.com
