"Pinocchio" by Ruta Sepetys does not exist, as the author is known for her historical fiction rather than this classic fairy tale. The original story, written by Carlo Collodi, follows a wooden puppet named Pinocchio who dreams of becoming a real boy. Created by the woodcarver Geppetto, Pinocchio is mischievous and often disobedient, leading him on a series of adventures filled with extraordinary characters. Throughout his journey, he learns valuable lessons about honesty, bravery, and the importance of family. Ultimately, Pinocchio must confront his own shortcomings to fulfill his desire to become a real boy, showcasing themes of transformation and redemption. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Be Classic .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Ruta Sepetys is a New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Carnegie Medal. She was born and raised in Michigan in a family of artists, readers, and music lovers. The daughter of a refugee, Ruta is drawn to underrepresented stories of strength through struggle and hopes to give voice to those who weren't able to tell their story. Her award-winning historical novels are published in over fifty countries and have received over forty literary prizes. Carlo Collodi (1826-90) was an Italian journalist, playwright and novelist who achieved worldwide fame with his children's classic Pinocchio.