The Adventures of Pinocchio

by Carlo Collodi, John Hooper (Translator), Anna Kraczyna (Translator), John Hooper (Introduction), Anna Kraczyna (Introduction)

Overview

A timeless tale of adventure, heart, mischief, and family, Pinocchio is one of the most renowned children's books of all time. Since its publication in 1881, there have been countless editions of the book. Unlike these editions, most of which feature the work of a single artist, this Classic Illustrated Edition brings together Carlo Collodi's original story and a wondrous collection of illustrations from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This extraordinary gallery of images includes the work of Enrico Mazzanti, Carlo Chiostri, Attilio Mussino, Frederick Richarson, and Charles Folkard, making Pinocchio's fantastic encounters and tender moments a truly magical trip that will appeal to book lovers of all ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780525507666
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/14/2021
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	397,167
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

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.

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Introduction

 

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PINOCCHIO

Table of Contents

	A Piece of Wood	12
	A Gift to Geppetto	14
	Making a Puppet	16
	The Talking Cricket	22
	The Omelette	24
	The Brazier	27
	The Breakfast of Pears	30
	The Spelling Book	33
	The Puppet Show	37
	The Puppeteer	39
	Pinocchio Saves Harlequin	42
	The Fox and the Cat	45
	The Red Crawfish Inn	51
	The Assassins	54
	The Great Oak Tree	58
	The Little Girl with Blue Hair	61
	Pinocchio's Nose Grows Long	67
	The Field of Miracles	73
	Four Months in Prison	78
	A Horrible Serpent	82
	Pinocchio Becomes a Watchdog	85
	Catching the Thieves	87
	Pinocchio Mourns	90
	The Island of Busy Bees	96
	Pinocchio's Promise	102
	At the Seashore	105
	Pinocchio Is Arrested	107
	The Fisherman	112
	The Fairy's Promise	116
	Candlewick Persuades Pinocchio	124
	Five Months in Funland	128
	Donkey Ears	135
	The Circus	141
	Swallowed by a Terrible Whale	147
	In the Whale's Belly	153
	Pinocchio Becomes a Boy	160
	Acknowledgments	172

Editorial Reviews

Two illustrated volumes of Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio take the spotlight this fall. Robert Ingpen's edition starts on a note of humor, with inset illustrations showcasing his meticulous ink lines and cross-hatching. He depicts the newly emerging Marionette wearing Geppetto's wig, for instance, or a full-page image of Geppetto fitting the fellow with new feet after the puppet's burn in a fire. A wordless spread of the Assassins making off with Pinocchio, however, exudes an appropriate creepiness. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

Gr 2-7-The classic moral tale of the wayward puppet's quest to become a real boy is illustrated with Ingpen's richly textured pencil-and-watercolor artwork. A combination of full-page illustration and spreads, as well as numerous smaller pictures, depicts Pinocchio's adventures. Ingpen's color choices-primarily subdued neutral tones accented with bright hues-underscore the sense of play in a rather grim story. The bright-eyed marionette is portrayed as more mischievous than malicious-more naive than nasty. Even as a puppet, his posture and movements are that of an active, curious child. Likewise, the narration is lively and energetic and seasoned with subtle humor. The dark sides of the tale are not omitted, but the focus is on the adventure and on Pinocchio's redemption. Some of the modernization is unnecessary and awkward; for example, the Cat receives a telegram, rather than message, informing him that his child is ill. Overall, this is a handsome traditional edition of the story that will appeal to children. The Adventures of Pinocchio illustrated by Robert Innocenti (Creative Editions, 2005) is a more literary version with a stronger sense of the European setting, dramatic tension, and moral undertones. Sara Fanelli's version (Candlewick, 2003) offers a more contemporary collage-style interpretation.-Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

ger for reading aloud. The "true" story of the puppet who wanted to be a real boy will surprise those familiar with the popular Disney version. This abridged Pinocchio includes plot details missing from the animated film, more violence, and the blue fairy as a central character. The didacticism of the original is retained, but Mattotti's colorful paintings have enough style and dramatic impact to carry the reader to the final foregone conclusion. A good additional title for large comparative literature collections, this should provide a bridge for those who want the "real" story but are unable to tackle the original novel-length tale.

Janice Del Negro

What most readers know of Pinocchio is a wooden puppet whose nose grows from telling lies. This episode—longer than a picture book but shorter than the original tale—is one small chapter in the exploits and adventures of Pinocchio, the boy wannabe. An illustrated adaptation, it follows the original M.A. Murray translation closely, yet succeeds without the long-windedness of the 1892 classic, and with all the rich language, spirited characters, and lively escapades intact. Inspired by the commedia dell'arte, the Italian traveling street theater of Collodi's time, Young (Night Visitors, 1995, etc.) has created scenes that authentically capture the playlike quality of the story. Reminiscent of his colorful cut-paper collage in Seven Blind Mice (1993), the array of characters and images cleverly reflect a stage production, complete with double-page spreads that act as scenery backdrops. It's an energetic rendition that invites the audience to meet again the mischievous puppet with all his foibles, setting the stage for an Oz-like ending that reaffirms the power of good.

Kirkus Reviews

"Pinocchio was not just a puppet creation, but a symbol of a newly unified Italian nation."  —Guardian

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