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The Toymaker's Apprentice

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A gorgeously imagined Nutcracker retelling from award-winning author Sherri L. Smith. Stefan Drosselmeyer is a reluctant apprentice to his toymaker father until the day his world is turned upside down. His father is kidnapped and Stefan is enlisted by his mysterious cousin, Christian Drosselmeyer, to find a mythical nut to save a princess who has been turned into a wooden doll. Embarking on a wild adventure through Germany, Stefan must save Boldavia s princess and his own father from the fanatical Mouse Queen and her seven-headed Mouse Prince, both of whom have sworn to destroy the Drosselmeyer family. Based on the original inspiration for the Nutcracker ballet, Sherri L. Smith brings the Nutcracker Prince to life in this fascinating journey into a world of toymaking, magical curses, clockmaking guilds, talking mice and erudite squirrels. "An absorbing tale of adventure, invention, family loyalty, and sly humor. . . .Bursting with unforgettable characters." "School Library Journal," starred review "Exceedingly well done, this is a great fantasy novel and is highly recommended for middle grade readers, fans of fantasy, and lovers of"The Nutcracker."" "VOYA""

About the Author :
Sherri L. Smith (www.sherrilsmith.com ) is the author of several novels for young adults, including the critically acclaimed"Flygirl"and"Orleans." She lives in Los Angeles, California. Follow her on Twitter: @Sherri_L_Smith"

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Praise for "The Toymaker's Apprentice" "An absorbing tale of adventure, invention, family loyalty, and sly humor. . . .Bursting with unforgettable characters." "School Library Journal," starred review "Men and mice engage in mortal conflict in this multilayered retelling . . . .A fast-paced adventure." "Kirkus Reviews" "An inventive fantasy." "Booklist " "Smith manages to tease out the darker elements of her inspiration, the "Nutcracker, "while still maintaining a sense of whimsy, resulting in a story that blends wonder, melancholy, and adventure." "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" "Exceedingly well done, this is a great fantasy novel and is highly recommended for middle grade readers, fans of fantasy, and lovers of "The Nutcracker."" "VOYA " Smith s usage of elements from Hoffmann, Dumas s later adaptation, and the perennially popular "Nutcracker" ballet is extremely clever. ""Publishers Weekly " " Smith threads a wondrous tale which salutes "The Nutcracker" stories and ballet while carrying readers off on enchanting new adventures. " "School Library Connection" " Praise for"Orleans" CCBC Choices (Cooperative Children's Book Center) 2014 CBC Best Books of the Year for Children and Young Adults BCCB Blue Ribbon Book 2013 Westchester Fiction Award Honorable Mention 2014 (California) Junior Library Guild Selection "This version of NOLA reads like a twisted love letter to the original as Smith mines its famous landmarks and traditions for a dark revision . . . Smith's vision of the future is terrifying." "BCCB"starred review "Compelling and disturbing . . . Alternating chapters of Fen's strong and often lyrical voice and a third-person account from Daniel's point of view move the complicated plot briskly." "Booklist," starred review "Gritty and dark, with plenty of glimmers of humanity . . . a book that will fly off the shelves and thrill readers of realistic, as well as science, fiction." "VOYA" Praise for"FLYGIRL" California Book Award Gold Medal winner 15 State Award nominations YALSA Best Book for Young Adults The Washington Post Best Kids Book of the Year Children's Indie Next List ALA Amelia Bloomer Project list Capital Choices Notable Book for Children CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book CCBC Choices (Cooperative Children's Book Center) "This breakthrough title adds a new story to the shelves of World War II books . . . an unforgettable climax." "Booklist," starred review "It was hard not to find myself cheering Ida Mae on. Hard not to get an itch to fly after reading this. Sherri Smith is a truly talented writer and"Flygirl"is a wonderful story." Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award- and Newbery Honor-winning author of"Brown Girl Dreaming " "A dynamic, heartfelt novel." "The Washington Post"" "An absorbing tale of adventure, invention, family loyalty, and sly humor. . . .Bursting with unforgettable characters." -"School Library Journal," starred review "Men and mice engage in mortal conflict in this multilayered retelling . . . .A fast-paced adventure." - "Kirkus Reviews" "An inventive fantasy." - "Booklist " "Smith manages to tease out the darker elements of her inspiration, the "Nutcracker, "while still maintaining a sense of whimsy, resulting in a story that blends wonder, melancholy, and adventure." - "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" "Exceedingly well done, this is a great fantasy novel and is highly recommended for middle grade readers, fans of fantasy, and lovers of "The Nutcracker."" "- VOYA " Smith s usage of elements from Hoffmann, Dumas s later adaptation, and the perennially popular "Nutcracker" ballet is extremely clever. ""Publishers Weekly " " Smith threads a wondrous tale which salutes "The Nutcracker" stories and ballet while carrying readers off on enchanting new adventures. " "School Library Connection" ""


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780606393225
  • Publisher: Turtleback Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Turtleback Books
  • Height: 193 mm
  • No of Pages: 400
  • Spine Width: 30 mm
  • Width: 124 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0606393226
  • Publisher Date: 04 Oct 2016
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 363 gr


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