Godfather Drosselmeyer – The Legend of a Virtuous Nutcracker and a Courageous Little Girl

by Hiram J. Bertoch

Godfather Drosselmeyer retells the timeless nutcracker classic from the perspective of one of the most important though often overlooked characters. Remaining true to E.T.A. Hoffman’s original story, and including the scenes prior to the ballet that many people do not know. Why is the Mouse King angry? Why is Drosselmeyer’s nephew a nutcracker? The delightful storytelling and beautiful illustrations give insights into the backstory of the most popular ballet in the world.

56 pages, Paperback

Published December 5, 2016

About the author

Hiram J. Bertoch began writing in 1998. His degrees in Biology and Earth Science, have opened the door, and allowed him to write a number of articles that have been published by textbook companies, and educational resources both online and in print.

In the early 2000’s Hiram J. Bertoch wrote a series of educational storybooks that were very successful, and allowed Bertoch to hone his skills as a writer and also helped him discover that he enjoys writing stories as much as informational textbook articles.

His works have received numerous awards and recognition, and have been translated into many languages. These books and articles have been read by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Mostly in educational niches.

Bertoch worked as a middle school teacher for nine years and prior to that as an entrepreneur for 15.

He lives with his wife, children, and grandchildren in Charleston, WV.