Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Author
- E. T. A. Hoffmann
Publisher
- Classic Harbor

Editions: 91
Language: English
Format
Category: Children

A magical Christmas gift opens the door to a fantastical world of toys, battles, mice, and enchanted adventures.

E. T. A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is the original classic fairy tale that inspired countless adaptations of the beloved Nutcracker story.

Young Marie receives a strange nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, only to discover that the toys around her may hold secrets of their own. Her imagination—or perhaps something more mysterious—leads her into a world of enchanted figures, battles, magical transformations, and extraordinary adventures.

Filled with fantasy, Christmas atmosphere, and Hoffmann's distinctive imagination, the tale remains a fascinating classic for readers of all ages.

Return to the original Nutcracker story and discover the magical world that inspired one of the most beloved holiday tales.

Release date

Ebook: 2 October 2026