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Pinocchio
See it on Amazon1883Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Geppetto carves a puppet that comes to life, and Pinocchio is lured away by temptation into a series of misadventures, with a nose that grows when he lies. Collodi’s 1883 story is an Italian classic.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a light mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Honesty · Growing up · Fairy tale
Screen adaptation
Pinocchio (1940)
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About the author
Carlo Collodi1 book on Tori BooksSimilar books
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