The Texas Nutcracker
Published on 30. August 2018
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-4556-2331-0 (ISBN)
Description
In this Texas-themed retelling of the classic Nutcracker story, historical details blend with fiction and magic warps reality at Fort Davis. It's December 24, 1883 and Colonel Grierson has brought Centennia a nutcracker who looks just like a Texas soldier! When the clock strikes midnight the goose feather tree grows as she and the broken nutcracker are transported to a magical realm, where the Rattlesnake King attacks and the Bluebonnet Fairy invites her to a fabulous celebration. Dancing denizens of the Land of the Wildflowers entertain them before the nutcracker soldier tucks her under a cozy quilt. An author's note gives a bit of historical context to this charming version of a familiar holiday tale.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 257 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4556-2331-0 (9781455623310)
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Persons
Author and elementary school librarian Jennifer Coleman was born in Scotland before she and her family moved to Texas. She studied elementary education at Angelo State University and earned a MLS from the University of North Texas. With a specialty in learning resources, she frequently writes for Library Media Connections with a focus on how to use reading strategies to engage audiences. Coleman is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She shares a love of ballet with her daughter, who suggested the Texas-style Nutcracker story. Coleman and her family live in Pflugerville, Texas when they are not visiting nearby national parks.