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| '''Pinocchio''' (<small>IT:</small> {{IPA-it|piˈnɔkkjo|}}; {{IPA-en|pɪˈnəʊkiəʊ|UK}};<ref>British English and American English: http://www.oxfordadvancedlearnersdictionary.com/dictionary/pinocchio</ref> {{IPA-en|pɪˈnoʊkioʊ|US}}) is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the 1883 children's novel '']'', by ], an Italian writer, and has since appeared in many adaptations of that story and others. Carved by a woodcarver named ] in a small Italian village, he was created as a wooden puppet but dreamed of becoming a real boy. He has also been used as a character who is prone to telling lies and fabricating stories for various reasons. | |||
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| Pinocchio | |
|---|---|
| The Adventures of Pinocchio character | |
 Original art by Enrico Mazzanti | |
| First appearance | The Adventures of Pinocchio |
| Created by | Carlo Collodi |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Puppet/Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Family | Mister Geppetto (father) |
| Nationality | Italian |
Fictional character biography
Main article: The Adventures of PinocchioPinocchio is known for having a short nose that becomes longer when he is under stress (chapter 3), especially while lying. His clothes are made of flowered paper, his shoes are made of wood and his hat is made of bread (page 16 of Collodi's Le Avventure di Pinocchio).
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