<b>This gorgeously designed retelling of <i>The Nutcracker </i>will make the perfect Christmas present for ballet fans everywhere!</b><br /><br /> In snow white covered<b> St. Petersburg</b>, young dancer <b>Stana</b>’s dreams have finally come true – she has been chosen to play the lead role in Tchaikovsky’s new ballet,<b> <i>The Nutcracker</i></b>. But with all eyes looking at her, can Stana overcome her nerves and dance like she’s never danced before?<br />  <br /> From the author of the bestselling <i>The Sinclair Mysteries</i>, <b>Katherine Woodfine</b>, and Waterstone’s Book Prize winner, <b>Lizzy Stewart</b>, this sumptuous and magical retelling of <i>The Nutcracker</i> will transport you on a journey fay beyond the page. <br /><br /><b>Praise for Katherine Woodfine&apos;s The Sinclair&apos;s Mysteries series:</b><br /> ‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ <b>Katherine Rundell</b>, award-winning author of <i><b>Rooftoppers</b></i><br /> &apos;Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel&apos; <i><b>The Sunday Times</b></i><br /> &apos;It&apos;s a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb&apos; <i><b>The Guardian</b></i><br /><br /><b>Praise for Lizzy Stewart&apos;s <i>There&apos;s a Tiger in the Garden</i> (Winner of the Waterstones Children&apos;s Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category):</b><br /> ‘A journey of discovery’ <b><i>The Guardian</i></b><br /> ‘A stunning testament to the power of imagination’<b> <i>Metro</i></b><br /><br />