Library Intern Book Reviews
Review of The Nutcracker by Alison Jay
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
City
New York, New York, United States of America
Date of Publication
2010
ISBN
9780803732858
Date of Review
2012
Disciplines
Library and Information Science | Modern Literature
Keywords
Children's literature, reviews
Recommended Citation
Bacon, Ariel Foshay, "Review of The Nutcracker by Alison Jay" (2012). Library Intern Book Reviews. 12.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/intern_book_reviews/12
Review
It is Christmas Eve and Clara is given a present by her Uncle Drosselmeyer. A nutcracker in fact! Worried about her new beloved friend after foolish Fritz breaks the nutcracker’s jaw, Clara falls into a deep slumber under the Christmas tree and experiences a night of magical adventure. An enchanting rendition of a classic Christmas tale based on the Balanchine ballet, Jay’s storytelling and illustrations are a delightful combination. The story of Clara and the Nutcracker is given with accuracy and whimsy, covering all of the important aspects of the story, but also capturing the whimsical and dreamlike essence of Clara’s adventure. The illustrations are warm and captivating, making the book a perfect cozy-night-by-the-fire Christmas read. Highly Recommended. Ariel Foshay Bacon, Centennial Library Intern, Cedarville University