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