The
story of a naughty wooden puppet who has a penchant for lying and dreams of
becoming a real boy, The Adventures of Pinocchio has entered our collective
imagination and fascinated generations of young and adult readers since its
first publication in 1883. Part fable, part coming-of-age novel, part
cautionary tale, Pinocchio’s rollicking exploits through an unforgiving and
often incomprehensible world - populated by unforgettable characters such as
the Talking Cricket, Candlewick, Mangiafuoco and the Fairy with Turquoise
Hair - have had a profound impact on our culture and attained universal
significance as a mirror of the human condition.

Here presented in a brand-new and lively translation by Stephen Parkin and
illustrated beautifully by Peter Bailey, this edition of The Adventures of
Pinocchio brings extra sparkle to one of the greatest and most celebrated
works of children’s literature.