The story of a naughty wooden puppet who has a penchant for lying and
dreams of becoming a real boy, The Adventures of Pinocchio has entered
our collective imagination and fascinated generations of young and adult
readers since its first publication in 1883. Part fable, part
coming-of-age novel, part cautionary tale, Pinocchio's rollicking
exploits through an unforgiving and often incomprehensible world -
populated by unforgettable characters such as the Talking Cricket,
Candlewick, Mangiafuoco and the Fairy with Turquoise Hair - have had a
profound impact on our culture and attained universal significance as a
mirror of the human condition.
Here presented in a brand-new and lively translation by Stephen Parkin
and illustrated beautifully by Peter Bailey, this edition of The
Adventures of Pinocchio brings extra sparkle to one of the greatest and
most celebrated works of children's literature.