Can Pinocchio turn his life around? And will he ever see his "papa," Geppetto again?Ĭarlo Collodi (1826–1890) was born Carlo Lorenzini on November 24, 1826, in Florence, Italy. She even promises the puppet that if he learns to be good, to study, and to work hard, he will become a real boy. But Pinocchio also befriends a good Fairy who loves him and wants to help him escape his misfortunes. Of course, Pinocchio gets into trouble along the way.įrom the villainous Cat and Fox, who try to steal his gold coins, to the gigantic Dogfish, a terrifying sea monster that swallows him, Pinocchio encounters menacing characters who often lead him to trouble. And marvel as he becomes the unwitting star of a circus show and lives a life of ease in the "Land of Boobies," where boys can play all day and never have to go to school. And when he lies, Pinocchio's nose grows longer! Follow this mischievous puppet as he goes to the "Field of Miracles", where he plants gold coins to try to make his wealth grow. Pinocchio has a good heart, but he is disobedient and lazy and often has poor judgment. He soon leaves his maker and commences a journey of misadventures. Carved by a poor man named Geppetto, Pinocchio is a wooden puppet that comes to life. This is the story of Pinocchio, filled with harrowing yet inspiring adventures. And when he A timeless classic to be read over and over. A timeless classic to be read over and over.
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