Pinocchio

Written by Carlo Collodi

Part of the Puffin Classics series

A puppet's quest to become real leads to daring adventures.

4.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 90,945 ratings

272 pages· 43,628 words· Est. 5.5 hour read-aloud· 790L

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Bookroo's summary

Geppetto carves a puppet from a peculiar piece of wood, and to his surprise, it comes to life. Pinocchio, the mischievous puppet, dreams of becoming a real boy. His journey is filled with thrilling escapades and challenges that test his bravery and curiosity. Will Pinocchio's adventures lead him to his heart's desire, or will his mischief get the better of him? Dive into a tale where wooden dreams come alive and every choice could change everything.

From the publisher

Perhaps the most popular and beloved children’s story of all time, Pinocchio tells the story of a wooden puppet that longs to become a real boy.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 272
Words: 43,628
Reading age: 7–11
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: 790L

Themes & topics

Books about wishes Books about imagination Books about puppets Books about toys, dolls and puppets Books about friendship

What readers & critics say

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4.5

“Pinocchio is a story of a boy who often gives in to the temptations around him: a faster way to riches, no work and all play, an easy way to life. It is also a story of forgiveness and trying again to do better to live a truly good life.”

Mom of Boys

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