The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: The Graphic Novel - by E T a Hoffmann (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Of all the gifts under the tree on Christmas Eve, only one captures Marie Stahlbaum's heart: a humble nutcracker ... 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"--Publisher marketing.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Natalie Andrewson brings E.T.A. Hoffmann's surreal and fantastical story to life like never before in this vibrant graphic novel adaptation of the beloved Christmas classic, <i>The Nutcracker and the Mouse King</i>.</b> <p/>Of all the gifts under the tree on Christmas Eve, only one captures Marie Stahlbaum's heart: a humble nutcracker. <p/>He's a curious little man, with kind eyes, sweet red cheeks, and a friendly appearance. <p/>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. <p/>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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>[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 <p/>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</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Natalie Andrewson </b>is an illustrator, comic artist and printmaker from Charlotte, North Carolina, currently residing in Los Angeles, California. She's worked all across the creative spectrum for clients like <i>The New York Times, NPR</i>, Simon & Schuster, Disney and Dreamworks. She loves to draw dream-like adventures with vibrant colors and energetic lines and in her spare time she enjoys making fantasy-inspired Risograph prints and comics. <i>The Nutcracker and the Mouse King</i>, published by First Second, is her debut graphic novel.
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