Realizing humanity as a wooden puppet.
Wooden Bones could be a good read for those interested in a unique spin on the classic tale of Pinocchio. Readers will be drawn to the fast-paced adventure and the underlying message of self-acceptance and standing up for oneself. The book features a distinctive feature through the character Pino's transformation from puppet to boy and back again, questioning what it means to be human.
ISBN: 9781442427525
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM54.99 MYR
Authors:
Scott William Carter
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2013-08-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.42
(rated by 119 readers)
Description
In this “ fast-paced adventure filled with thoughtful life lessons” ( School Library Journal ), becoming a real boy is just the beginning.Since he changed, Pino has struggled to live a quiet life with his father Gepetto. But a boy who used to be a wooden puppet doesn’t fit in well with the other villagers. When Pino creates a replica of Gepetto’s late wife and brings it to life, the two are chased out of their village by an angry mob demanding the resurrection of their own loved ones. On the run with a dying Gepetto, Pino must face a world that would seek to use—and misuse—him for his powers. And when Pino discovers that his abilities are slowly transforming him back into a puppet, he faces a strike a deal with those who only want to use him, or stand up for who he really is.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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