|summary=The classic tale of the naughty puppet who wanted to be a real boy, with a fresh new translation and outstanding illustrations. If you've only ever seen the Disney film, you'll have a real treat on your hands here.
There are plenty of great choices for further reading in our [[Top Ten Classics of Children's Literature]]. For other naughty boys, look no further than [[George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl]]. If it's puppets you like most, take a look at [[Puppet Master by Joanne Owen]].