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Joe Cosentino | 40 comments Please add my book to Goodreads and to my Author Profile:
Title: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
* Author(s) name(s): Joe Cosentino and Susan Mondzak
* ISBN (or ASIN): 1-57514-168-X
* Publisher: Eldridge Plays and Musicals
* Publication date: 1994
* Format: Play Script
* Description: This much loved tale is mostly known as a ballet. However, it began as a classic story of literature by a German author, E.T.A. Hoffmann. The story involves an eccentric inventor whose nephew has been turned into a nutcracker doll by a curse. In order to break the enchantment, the Nutcracker must destroy the Mouse King and find the love of a maiden even in his wooden state. Clara, the inventor's godchild, receives the Nutcracker as a Christmas gift and falls instantly in love with the wooden doll. In a fantasy world, where all the toys come to life, Clara helps the Nutcracker get rid of the evil Mouse King in a thrilling sword fight. The Nutcracker then turns into his former princely self and marries Clara in a heartwarming finale. Six beautiful songs including "Christmas Day," "My Little Man," "Hard Nut to Crack," "Ratvenge," "I Am Not Afraid of You," and "Mimi Likes You-You." A short study guide with classroom activities is included at the back of the script.
* Link to cover: http://www.histage.com/playdetails.as...


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