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Pinocchio - Michael Morpurgo

By Michael Morpurgo

Release Date: 2018-03-20

Genre: Fairy Tales, Myths & Fables for Kids

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The perfect read for all ages, Pinocchio as youā€™ve never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE.

ā€œNow ā€“ thereā€™s no point in pretending here ā€“ 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 Iā€™m not just a puppet, Iā€™m more than just bits of wood and string. Iā€™m me. So I thought it was about time that I, Pinocchio, told you my storyā€¦ā€

So begins this stunningly beautiful interpretation of the classic story. Michael Morpurgo channels Pinocchioā€™s words to tell the famous puppetā€™s story in his own inimitable, cheeky and always funny way.

Lavishly illustrated throughout in full colour by the acclaimed Emma Chichester Clark, this is a must-have for all book lovers, and an utterly charming and surprising adaptation of a much-loved tale.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR PINOCCHIO:

"This classic puppet story has tended to be a little, well, wooden in the telling, but Morpurgo has made it dance." The Times

"A charming read, even for those who think they already know the story of Pinocchio inside out." Evening Echo

ā€œA beautiful reworking of the classic story." EDP Weekend

PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO:

ā€œAs ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope.ā€ Amanda Craig, The Times

ā€œPassionate and touchingā€ Julia Eccleshare

ā€œMorpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events." The Observer Review

ā€œChampagne quality over a wide range of subjects.ā€ The Telegraph

About the author

Sir Michael Morpurgo is the author of more than 150 childrenā€™s books. He has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003ā€“2005 he was Childrenā€™s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michaelā€™s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse. Michael is the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Emma Chichester Clark studied art at the Royal College of Art. She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to childrenā€™s books. She won the Mother Goose Award for Best Newcomer and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Pinocchio - Michael Morpurgo

By Michael Morpurgo

Release Date: 2018-03-20

Genre: Fairy Tales, Myths & Fables for Kids

(0 ratings)
Read Download
The perfect read for all ages, Pinocchio as youā€™ve never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE.

ā€œNow ā€“ thereā€™s no point in pretending here ā€“ 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 Iā€™m not just a puppet, Iā€™m more than just bits of wood and string. Iā€™m me. So I thought it was about time that I, Pinocchio, told you my storyā€¦ā€

So begins this stunningly beautiful interpretation of the classic story. Michael Morpurgo channels Pinocchioā€™s words to tell the famous puppetā€™s story in his own inimitable, cheeky and always funny way.

Lavishly illustrated throughout in full colour by the acclaimed Emma Chichester Clark, this is a must-have for all book lovers, and an utterly charming and surprising adaptation of a much-loved tale.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR PINOCCHIO:

"This classic puppet story has tended to be a little, well, wooden in the telling, but Morpurgo has made it dance." The Times

"A charming read, even for those who think they already know the story of Pinocchio inside out." Evening Echo

ā€œA beautiful reworking of the classic story." EDP Weekend

PRAISE FOR MICHAEL MORPURGO:

ā€œAs ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope.ā€ Amanda Craig, The Times

ā€œPassionate and touchingā€ Julia Eccleshare

ā€œMorpurgo is a virtuoso at conjuring vibrant stories that draw on historical events." The Observer Review

ā€œChampagne quality over a wide range of subjects.ā€ The Telegraph

About the author

Sir Michael Morpurgo is the author of more than 150 childrenā€™s books. He has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003ā€“2005 he was Childrenā€™s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michaelā€™s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse. Michael is the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Emma Chichester Clark studied art at the Royal College of Art. She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to childrenā€™s books. She won the Mother Goose Award for Best Newcomer and has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

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