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By (author) Carlo Collodi; Translated by Stephen Parkin; Illustrated by Peter Bailey; By (author) Collodi, Carlo; Illustrated by Bailey, Peter; Translated by Parkin Stephen
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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.
Thestory of a naughty wooden puppet who has a penchant for lying and dreams ofbecoming a real boy, The Adventures of Pinocchio has entered our collectiveimagination and fascinated generations of young and adult readers since itsfirst publication in 1883. Part fable, part coming-of-age novel, partcautionary tale, Pinocchio’s rollicking exploits through an unforgiving andoften incomprehensible world – populated by unforgettable characters such asthe Talking Cricket, Candlewick, Mangiafuoco and the Fairy with TurquoiseHair – have had a profound impact on our culture and attained universalsignificance as a mirror of the human condition.Here presented in a brand-new and lively translation by Stephen Parkin andillustrated beautifully by Peter Bailey, this edition of The Adventures ofPinocchio brings extra sparkle to one of the greatest and most celebratedworks of children’s literature.
Biographical note
CarloCollodi (1826–90) was an Italian journalist, playwright and novelist whoachieved worldwide fame with his children’s classic Pinocchio.
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Abrand-new translation of Pinocchio, one of the most widely read books of alltime. This edition features the charming illustrations by Peter Bailey
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AlmaJunior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatestbooks ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustlyneglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an internationalfeel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other culturesand literatures – this applies not only to the titles we chose but also tothe illustrators we commission – so that we can bring a bit of novelty intothe canon of British children’s literature. All children’s classics containextra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, asection on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourselfquiz.
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Publication to coincide with two new Pinocchio films: a Disney live-action adaptation and a Guillermo del Toro movie
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Beautifully illustrated by Peter Bailey
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Contains extra material for young readers
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A timeless Italian classic, now in a brand-new translation
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Companion volume to The Adventures of Pipi the Pink Monkey, illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
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