The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Read The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the enchanting Christmas fairy tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann, free online. On Christmas Eve, young Maria receives a wooden nutcracker soldier and vows to protect him after her brother breaks his jaw. That night, the playroom comes alive — an army of mice led by the terrifying Mouse King launches a battle against Maria's toys. When the Nutcracker is cornered, Maria acts with fierce loyalty. But the Mouse King's threats don't stop there, and Maria must find the courage to keep fighting even when no one believes her.

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