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Author
Publisher
Dutton
Publication Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Light and dark-this is the destiny placed upon Natasha and Clara, the birthright bestowed by their godfather, the mysterious sorcerer Drosselmeyer. Clara, the favorite, grows into beauty and ease, while Natasha is cursed to live in her sister's shadow. But one fateful Christmas Eve, Natasha gets her chance at revenge. For Drosselmeyer has brought the Nutcracker, an enchanted present that offers entry into a deceptively beautiful world: the Kingdom...
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publication Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Hundreds of old farm tools and pieces of equipment are shown to be echoes of American's past, as farming remains vital to the economy today. Major chapters of this book cover haying, grains, tobacco, orchards, poultry, dairy, horses, and mules in farm practices. Each practice is beautifully illustrated, with over 600 modern color photos and historic graphics. These fascinating objects are preserved in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the Landis Valley...
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 0.5
Language
English
Description
"With E.T.A. Hoffmann's 1816 story the Nutcracker and the Mouse King and memories of the Nutcracker ballet as her guide, this book is Jan Brett's visualization of Tchaikovsky's music. From the 'Overture in Miniature' during the Christmas Eve party, the 'March' that leads to the battle against the wicked Mouse King, the string of dances through the Land of Sweets, and all the way to the 'Waltz of the Flowers' at the end, the music's ebbs and flows...
Author
Publisher
MIT Kids Press
Publication Date
2026.
Language
English
Description
"Maker Girl and Professor Smarts have been captured by supervillain Queen Ka-¢hing! With her power to poof money into existence, she's gone on an online shopping spree and decked out her evil lair with the hottest supervillain gadgets. But wait! Is that death ray actually just a laser pointer taped to a toaster? Could she have been scammed? This evil lair needs a major makeover, and Maker Girl and Professor Smarts need to escape! Can they use...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Publication Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 0.5
Language
English
Description
In Harlem in the 1920s, in the middle of a family Christmas party, Marie receives a nutcracker from her Uncle Cab, which leads to a marvelous dream in this resetting of E.T.A. Hoffmann's familiar tale. Includes historical notes.
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Publication Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Barbie magically comes to life in this modern adaptation of the E.T.A. Hoffmann classic. The tale begins when Barbie, playing the role of Clara, receives a beautiful wooden Nutcracker as a gift from her favorite Aunt. That night, while Clara sleeps, the Nutcracker springs to life to ward off the evil Mouse King who has invaded Clara's parlor. She awakes and aids the Nutcracker, but the Mouse King shrinks her by casting an evil spell.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Publication Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Experience the classic holiday tale of the Nutcracker brought to life like you have never seen it before. This all-new film features a highly acclaimed cast . Join Mary on a magical adventure when her toy nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away to a magical kingdom filled with fantastical toys, sugar plums, and dancing fairies. Mary soon discovers the evil Rat King is threatening the kingdom. Mary must uncover a hidden secret to free the prince...