Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi and John Boyne, Geppetto, an old wood-carver sets out to make an extraordinary puppet, one that can walk, dance and turn somersaults. After he chooses an unusual piece of wood, the finished puppet can talk and misbehave just any high-spirited child. Pinocchio is brave and inquisitive, as well as naughty, and after some frightening experiences, he gets what he has always wanted. Paperback, 272 pages