The classic tale of literature's most beloved puppet is retold in this lively, easy-to-read adaptation ideal for young and reluctant readers. Pinocchio, a lonely woodcarver's puppet, magically comes to life, runs away, and gets into a lot of trouble. The wooden hero tells lies, gets robbed by a sly cat and fox, and is swallowed by a hungry shark before he learns that good deeds, not bad, will help him to fulfill his dream of becoming a real boy.

‘The Adventures of Pinocchio’ belongs to the definitive list of Children's Classics and is rightfully catalogued as a required reading for boys and girls. It is an exceptionally imaginative story with a beautiful moral lesson.This is a very engaging story which tells the adventures of a wooden puppet, whose dream is to become a real boy. Small readers will identify themselves with the hero of the fairy tale — together with him, they will go to school, to a puppet theatre, become vi...

This beautifully edited e-book contains two short novels. "The Pretty Sister of José" is a sweetly passionate story of love spurned and requited, complete with flamenco singers and bullfighters, all lovingly described by the pen of the incomparable Frances Hodgson Burnett. This story includes the charming original illustrations with plenty of ruffled dresses, bolero hats, flowers, and longing looks. The second story, "Carmen" by the great Prosper Merimee, was the basis for the libretto of ...

The story of the wooden puppet who learns goodness and becomes a real boy is famous the world over, and has been familiar in English for over a century. From the moment Joseph the carpenter carves a puppet that can walk and talk, this wildly inventive fantasy takes Pinocchio through countless adventures, in the course of which his nose grows whenever he tells a lie, he is turned into a donkey, and is swallowed by a dogfish, before he gains real happiness. This new translation does full jus...

There have been many great and enduring works of literature by Caribbean authors over the last century. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates these deep and vibrant stories, overflowing with life and acute observations about society.This luminous book recounted through the eyes of the 12-year-old Francis, describes the year he spends, far away from home, in San Fernando. As his initial confusion gives way to increasing confidence and maturity, the open conscious...

The lonely woodcarver Geppetto carves himself a son—a mischievous puppet he names Pinocchio who learns that he can become a real boy by doing good deeds.

The Adventures of Pinocchio, by Carlo Collodi (1826–1890)Translated into English by Mary Alice Murray (1892)Published by T. Fisher Unwin, 1892Illustrated by Enrico Mazzanti (1850–1910)Addendum (author's biography and presentation of the book): A Children's Book for Adults, by Nicolae SfetcuThe Adventures of Pinocchio recounts the adventures of an animated puppet named Pinocchio, who moves independently. He underwent transformations during the novel, and ...

Original texts, together with revised texts, i.e. variations on the theme (often as adaptations to modern times) of the classic motifs that filled our childhood and populated our imagination as children. Because it is never too late to feel like a child.Here is, in alphabetical order the list of the stories included in the collection: BALDWIN AND THE PRINCESS’ TOOTHPASTEBIANCA NEVE AND THE LITTLE ORPHANSGEPPETTO, THE BLUE FAIRY AND THE TALKING CRICKETGINO THE POSTMAN AND THE BABY D...

Inez and her brother are amazed to find a huge hole being dug right outside the front door of their father's shop. Then suddenly more holes appear all over the main street and before long the cars can't use the road and everyone has to walk around balancing on planks of wood. It can only be a matter of time before the foundations give way and the whole town collapses. People are travelling from all over the country - the word on everyone's lips is GOLD. A fast-paced tale of a South America...