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lakesbecky's review against another edition
5.0
A brilliant re-working of the classic story. Michael Morpurgo has added his own style to the familiar story which has freshened it up and appeals to children and adults alike.
Emma Chicester Clark has done beautiful illustrations throughout the story which really bring the characters to life. This is one of those books that can be enjoyed at any age and will be kept to share with future generations.
Emma Chicester Clark has done beautiful illustrations throughout the story which really bring the characters to life. This is one of those books that can be enjoyed at any age and will be kept to share with future generations.
saluki's review against another edition
4.0
Pinocchio by pinocchio's point-of-view, a puppet who gets tempted by things he shouldn't and finds himself in plenty of trouble.
Morpurgo's retelling is delightfully dark and Pinocchio exhibits selfish traits like Collodi's original telling. He meets the Fox & Cat, the Good Fairy with blue hair, and journeys to the Land of Toys (and transforms into a Donkey), finally finding himself in the belly of the Gruesome Shark. Morpurgo keeps much of essence of the original tale, updates the vocabulary, and changes the ending of the tale in a way I like (but I won't spoil that revelation).
Emma Chichester Clark's colour illustrations in the hardback edition are beautiful, and the flowered paper clothes of the original version are there too. I love her picture books, but this is now my favourite of her works... especially the detail of the collage elements and patterning. Beautiful!
majjuniejuli's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.0
zainabibm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
traditionson's review against another edition
4.0
Morpurgo at his best using his enormous writing talents to take the image of Pinocchio from the books and the disney films into a new and very different light. See the world from Pinocchio's point of view as he learns lessons that many have learnt early on. See his self deprivating in some ways look back on himself and his actions whilst enjoying the mahem and chaos that occurs. It is short stories yet they suck you in and move on in such a way as to not be bogged down in the moral lessons.
Well written comprehensive and fun, if a little too much all at once.
Well written comprehensive and fun, if a little too much all at once.
etienne02's review against another edition
4.0
L'histoire de Pinocchio raconter de son point de vue. Idée intéressante qui revisite le conte avec quelques libertés. Texte et images sont biens, sans être spectaculaire. Un bon livre, sans être un chef-d'oeuvre, il contient plusieurs morales bien implantées dans l'histoire et pourrait très bien séduire les plus petits. Bien fait!
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