Summary
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. O…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781442427525 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1442427523 |
| Author: | Scott William Carter |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 19 August 2013 |
| Weight: | 113g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 130mm x 194mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
He especially excels at building and maintating a slightly ominous atmosphere.
He especially excels at building and maintating a slightly ominous atmosphere.
Scott William Carter
Scott William Carter is the author of Wooden Bones and The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, which was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a “touching and impressive debut.” His short stories have appeared in dozens of popular magazines and anthologies, including Analog, Ellery Queen, Realms of Fantasy, and Weird Tales. He lives in Oregon with his wife and two children.
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