Alex and Katie are on a new adventure: they need to save the Nutcracker and the princess from an evil spell. They step through the magical painting and enter a snowy town on Christmas Eve. They see a sleigh and an elderly man in a long coat delivering gifts. They rush to him only to discover he is not who he seems. Will Alex and Katie be able to save the Nutcracker, find the princess, and crack the magical walnut before the clock strikes twelve? The Nutcracker and the Christmas Spirit is a fast-paced and exciting adventure with a message for the season: the power of the Christmas spirit can melt the darkest of hearts. Other books in the series: Firebird: Adventure One The Lollipop: Adventure Two Snowdrops: Adventure Three Grandma Witch: Adventure Four Cinderella and Her Prince: Adventure Five