Children's Classics: The Adventures of Pinocchio (Children's Easy Classics)
Pinocchio doesn’t know much about life. Before Geppetto carved him into a puppet, he had simply been a piece of wood. So Geppetto decides to teach him about the world and how to behave like a real boy. But Pinocchio finds it hard to be good and is easily led astray, even with the help of the little cricket, his conscience.
He just wants to have fun and do as little work as possible. But in a world filled with tricks, puppet-masters and thieves, Pinocchio must quickly learn to tell who he can trust from those he should not …
About The Easy Classics Children's Collection:
A collection of ten of the most well-loved and timeless children’s stories. Fondly repackaged, adapted and illustrated to be enjoyed by readers 7+. Whether you are young or old, these stories are filled with adventure and fun! Follow Dorothy into the magical land of Oz or experience the excitement and danger of the jungle with Mowgli the man-cub; or perhaps you prefer to kick back and relax with Ratty and Mole enjoying the peace of the riverbank.
Gemma Barder lives in Market Harborough, Leicester, with her family and a mischievous cocker spaniel. She started life working in children’s and pre-teen magazines before moving into the world of publishing. She’s now a freelance writer full time and writes activity books, treasuries, novels and storybooks for children, as well as publishing her own magazine. Gemma writes a wide range of children’s books for Sweet Cherry, with more projects in the pipeline.
Archina is a freelance illustrator from Naples, Italy, where she studied illustration at Scuola Italiana di Comix. She loves bringing magical characters and worlds to life with her illustrations. She has worked on some fantastic children's books and hopes to be able to tell stories through her images for the rest of her life!