Carlo Collodi
The Pinocchio Megapack includes 4 tales of Pinocchio—the original book, The Adventures of Pinocchio, by Carlo Collodi; Pinocchio under the Sea, by Mongiardini-Rembadi; The Heart of Pinocchio, by Collodi Nipote; and Pinocchio in Africa, by Cherubini. If you're only familiar with Pinocchio through the Disney animated feature, you're in for a pleasant surprise—whether you're an young reader or an adult!
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...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.