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Name: Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio
Author: Marianna Mayer

📘 Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio by Marianna Mayer

Carlo Collodi’s classic tale follows Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who comes to life and learns the value of honesty. With each lie, his nose grows, offering a vivid reminder of the consequences of deceit. As he navigates fantastical adventures and encounters memorable characters, Pinocchio seeks to become a real boy, discovering that integrity and courage ultimately lead to redemption and belonging.

First publish date: 1981

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Marianna Mayer

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