The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Interesting Facts

• The story begins on Christmas when children receive gifts, among which is the Nutcracker.
• The Nutcracker turns out to be an enchanted prince who was transformed into a wooden toy by the evil Mouse Queen.
• The main character, Marie, helps the Nutcracker in his battle against the Mouse King and his army.
• Marie enters a magical kingdom where the Nutcracker becomes a prince and invites her to rule alongside him.
• The book contains elements of fairy tale and fantasy, intertwining the real world with the magical.
• The work inspired Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to create the famous ballet 'The Nutcracker.'