Heather Dixon Wallwork is a storyteller whose background in animation infuses her writing with a unique visual dynamism. She explores themes of transformation and perception, crafting narratives that invite readers into meticulously imagined worlds. Her prose is known for its lyrical quality and inventive approach to storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on familiar concepts.
Clara Stahlbaum's perfect future with pianist Johann Kahler is disrupted on Christmas Eve when she receives a magical nutcracker. Transported to an enchanted world filled with fairies and a prince, Clara faces a magician who uses music as spells in "The Enchanted Sonata," a captivating retelling of The Nutcracker Ballet.