{"product_id":"2026200006306-secondhand-pinocchio","title":"Pinocchio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beloved classic of children's literature, Pinocchio chronicles the misadventures of a mischievous wooden puppet brought to life by the kindly woodcarver Geppetto, who dreams of nothing more than becoming a real boy. Carlo Collodi's tale unfolds with a sharp, moralistic wit as Pinocchio repeatedly abandons his schooling and responsibilities, falling prey to swindlers, temptations, and his own incorrigible laziness — each transgression met with fantastical and often darkly comic consequences. Originally serialized in an Italian newspaper beginning in 1881, the story presents a richly imaginative world populated by memorable characters such as the cunning Fox and Cat, the terrifying Coachman, and the wise Blue Fairy, whose guidance Pinocchio perpetually ignores to his own peril. Beneath its whimsical surface, the narrative argues powerfully for the virtues of honesty, hard work, and filial devotion, illustrating through Pinocchio's long and stumbling journey that true humanity is earned through conscience and sacrifice rather than simply granted. This timeless fable remains as resonant and entertaining today as it was for its first readers, securing its place as one of the most enduring works in the history of world literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887929045211,"sku":"2026200006306-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/5ae546f4-245f-41a0-9e46-4b8fbfec76cb.png?v=1781749794","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006306-secondhand-pinocchio","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}