Pinocchio

Follow the adventures of the wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy. Classic Tales is a richly illustrated full-colour English graded readers series that offers classic tales retold for primary language learners. Each story in this new edition is accompanied by e-Books, audio, and Activity Books.
Pinocchio

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Pinocchio

Follow the adventures of the wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy.

Pinocchio, Classic Tales,Level 5,Oxford Publishing,Sue Arengo,Kids Book,
Level 5 Sue Arengo Classic Tales
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Pinocchio

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Story Summary

Gepetto and Pinocchio’s Beginning: Gepetto is a poor, old carpenter who lives alone near the sea. One day, he makes a wooden puppet and names him Pinocchio. To Gepetto’s surprise, Pinocchio can talk and move like a real boy. Excited and full of energy, Pinocchio runs away from home, leaving Gepetto worried and alone. Pinocchio quickly learns that life outside is difficult, especially when he is hungry and cold, and he realizes he needs his father.

Pinocchio’s First Mistakes: After returning home, Pinocchio promises Gepetto to be a good boy and go to school. Gepetto even sells his coat to buy Pinocchio a writing book. However, on his way to school, Pinocchio is tempted by a puppet show and sells his book for a ticket. At the puppet theatre, he meets the Puppet Master, who is first angry but then gives Pinocchio some coins for his bravery. Pinocchio wants to use the money to help his father, but he is easily tricked by two foxes who promise him that his coins will grow into a money tree.

Lies and Consequences: Pinocchio is fooled by the foxes and loses his money. He also learns that when he lies, his nose grows longer. A kind lady with blue hair helps him and teaches him the importance of telling the truth. Pinocchio tries to be good, but he keeps making mistakes and getting into trouble. He is often alone, hungry, and sad, but he starts to understand that being honest and kind is important.

Adventures and Transformation: Pinocchio continues to have many adventures. He tries to find his father, who is lost at sea. Pinocchio is taken to a place called Lazyland, where children do not work or study. There, he and his friend Candlewick turn into donkeys because of their laziness. After being thrown into the sea, Pinocchio becomes a puppet again and is swallowed by a whale. Inside the whale, he finds Gepetto. Together, they escape and return home with the help of a dolphin.

Becoming a Real Boy: Back home, Pinocchio changes his behavior. He works hard at school, helps Gepetto, and takes care of the kind lady. He learns to be brave, honest, and kind. One night, he dreams that the kind lady tells him he has become a real boy because of his good heart and actions. When he wakes up, Pinocchio is no longer a puppet—he is finally a real boy, and he and Gepetto live happily together.

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Sue Arengo

British author and editor of children's books

A Storyteller for Young Learners of English

Sue Arengo is a British author who writes wonderful stories for children learning English. She has worked with Oxford University Press for over 20 years, creating books that are fun and easy to read. Many of her books are part of graded reader series like Classic Tales, Dominoes, and Oxford Bookworms.

 

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