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.
Carlo Collodi (Carlo Lorenzini, 1826–90) was a journalist from Florence who took part in Italy’s struggle for independence and died too soon to witness the international success of his children’s book.
Literary voices of reason are the best. We get to cheer them along (or pause in disbelief) as they unleash torrents of truth on the unassuming characters around them. It’s true that voices of reason are often tactless (or outright mean) when delivering their brutal honesty, but that’s the thing about a character who tells it like it is: they just don’t […]
In honor of Father’s Day, lets celebrate our favorite middle grade dads, whether they be biological, adoptive, or living only in our memories. Many of us have a special bond with or memory of our dads, which has forever shaped us. My own Dad takes a lot of pride in doing things himself, and as I’ve grown […]
Puppets can run the gamut—from lovable furry creatures, to frightening dummies. At either end of the spectrum, they are entertaining and fun and can really bring a story to life. These six picks include some of our favorite fictional puppets (oh please, let them be fictional when we are talking about R. L. Stine’s infamous wisecracking Slappy!). […]