Pinocchio was naughty from the very first day that Geppetto created him. Instead of going to school or learning a trade, the little puppet who magically came to life wanted only to eat, drink, sleep, and play.Poor Pinocchio's problems grew-as did his nose every time he told a lie, which was quite often. And even worse, he found himself in one dreadful situation after another: in prison, turned into a donkey, and even stranded in the belly of an enormous shark.Filled with humor and adventure, and sealed with a heartwarming conclusion, this time-honored fable has thrilled youngsters for over one hundred years. In this edition, it will continue to enchant new readers and listeners.
Pinocchio comes to life under the gentle hands of Geppetto, a humble cobbler with a loyal heart, who carves the little puppet from a piece of talking wood. Fond of Pinocchio and his boyish ways, Geppetto makes plans to send him to school, selling his own coat to buy Pinocchio a spelling book; But Pinocchio is determined to go his own way. Rambunctious and spoiled, the wooden boy meets with one misadventure after another, including a get-rich quick scheme with a Fox and a Cat; a journey to the "Land of Boobies," where little boys play all the time and never go to school; and a ticklish trip into the cavernous belly of a gargantuan Dog-fish.
The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as you've never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE."Now - there's no point in pretending here - I was, and still am deep down, a puppet. Everyone knows Pinocchio is a puppet. I reckon I must be just about the most famous puppet the world has ever known. But the truth is I'm not just a puppet, I'm more than just bits of wood and string. I'm me. So I thought it was about time that I, Pinocchio, told you my story..."So begins this stunningly beautiful interpretation of the classic story. Michael Morpurgo channels Pinocchio's words to tell the famous puppet's story in his own inimitable, cheeky and always funny way.
"I wish I were a boy!"
Who could have predicted that those simple words could generate so much chaos and adventure on their way to becoming a reality?
Pinocchio is the classic tale of a wooden puppet, come to life, who must learn to control his rebellious impulses. The temptations of freedom and excitement lure Pinocchio away from his loving father, Geppetto, and straight into trouble ... again and again and again!
When the old woodcarver Geppetto decides to make a puppet boy to dance and turn summersaults, he doesn't know that he has chosen a magical piece of wood. To his amazement, his puppet can talk and play just like the liveliest child. But a human soul must be earned; and thus begin the adventures of Pinocchio.
A tragicomic figure, Pinocchio is a poor, illiterate peasant boy with few choices in life who usually chooses to shirk his responsibilities and get into trouble. Pinocchio plays pranks on Geppetto, is duped by Fox and Cat, smashes the pedantic talking Cricket, and narrowly escapes death with the help of the blue-haired Fairy. But he is also brave, and as he stumbles from one predicament to the next, he makes his way unsteadily toward his heart's desire.
"The Disney version of Pinocchio is so engrained in the American consciousness that it is easy to forget how quirky, surrealistic, ironic, funny, and, at times, very dark the original novel is."-Booklist
Die märchenhaft-phantastische Erzählung von der Holzpuppe Pinocchio: Der arme Holzschnitzer Gepetto schnitzt eine Puppe, die zu seinem Erstaunen zum Leben erwacht. Doch Pinocchio reißt immer wieder aus, stolpert von einem Abenteuer ins nächste. Denn erst wenn er gelernt hat, dass sich Lügen und Faulheit nicht auszahlen, kann sein Wunsch in Erfüllung gehen: Ein richtiger Junge aus Fleich und Blut zu werden.
Mischievous, lazy, and full of tricks, the puppet Pinocchio causes trouble for his creator, Geppetto, almost as soon as he comes to life. Yet, more than anything, this naughty and playful creature wants to become a real boy. To make his dreams come true, he must prove himself worthy. Come along on Pinocchio's amazing journey as he learns-the hard way-what it means to be honest, kind, and, above all, human.
A puppet maker named Geppetto carved a boy puppet and named him Pinocchio. Pinocchio runs away and has a series of adventures. Every time he tells a lie his nose grows longer. He eventually falls into the hands of Professor Fire-Eater who sees the value of a puppet without strings. Pinocchio just wants to be a real boy and eventually his dream comes true and he is reunited with Geppetto.
The tale of Pinocchio is one of the most ingenious growing-up stories ever told. Pinocchio's desire to be a boy is almost thwarted by his desire for mischief. Were it not for the good-natured Geppetto, the Blue Fairy, that 'miserable croaker' the cricket, and many others Pinocchio would be a story of dreams that don't materialize. However, Pinocchio's story is a happy one. Children and adults will find in Carlo Collodi's timeless classic plenty to admire, to learn, but mostly to delight in.
It may be that we are too sophisticated in this day and age for as simple a morality tale as Carlo Collodi’s “Pinocchio”. It is certainly true that the original tale is much darker in its tone than the later versions which smooth out some of sharper edges of the narrative.
Pinocchio himself is at first a very unlikeable character; he feels only for himself, and his apparent remorse is only self-pity. His creator, Geppetto, is initially a reluctant father figure to the self-centred marionette, and the lessons that Pinocchio must endure in order to gain boyhood are often harsh.
In this classic tale, Pinocchio, through his many adventures, learns that the virtues of hard work and study, obedience to one’s parents, politeness and generosity are are the only true path to becoming a real boy.
Narrated by Simon Hester. Original music by Simon Hester.
Der Kinderbuchklassiker schlechthin - mitreißend erzählt von Ulrich Noethen.Der Holzschnitzer Geppetto bekommt durch Zufall ein Stück Holz, das lebendig zu sein scheint, in die Finger und macht sich begeistert an die Arbeit, um eine Holzpuppe zu fertigen. Als die Puppe plötzlich zum Leben erwacht, ändert sich alles. Von diesem Zeitpunkt an wird Geppettos Leben auf den Kopf gestellt und Pinocchio, wie Geppetto ihn nennt, der einfach nur ein richtiger Junge sein möchte, begibt sich in die weite Welt und erlebt spannende Abenteuer.-
A puppet maker named Geppetto carved a boy puppet and named him Pinocchio. Pinocchio runs away and has a series of adventures. Every time he tells a lie his nose grows longer. He eventually falls into the hands of Professor Fire-Eater who sees the value of a puppet without strings. Pinocchio just wants to be a real boy and eventually his dream comes true and he is reunited with Geppetto.
