The American Nutcracker

Welcome to The American Nutcracker, a retelling of the classic Christmas children’s tale with an American twist.

The American Nutcracker combines a magical story of nutcrackers and dolls come to life with the American log-cabin frontier. The lively plot is inspired by the E.T.A. Hoffman original. 

A somewhat silly Nutcracker, a Sugar Plum fairy, a real girl looking to put the excitement back into Christmas, and a diversity of dolls get involved in an adventure that includes Native Americans, magical happenings, and growing up. Strong female role models help animate the tale.

The American Nutcracker emerged from the idea that it was time for a retelling of a beloved story—without a seven-headed mutant mouse or armies of mice running around a house— and with a cultural surround more familiar and accessible to an American audience. 

Entertaining and poignant. … a truly meaningful Christmas story. If you are looking for a new Christmas reading tradition, I highly recommend this book. — Alice Tracy, past president, Friends of Freddy (fan club for the Freddy the Pig children's book series)