Early chapter books · ages 6-10
by Carlo Collodi
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The original — much darker and stranger than Disney. The wooden boy who wants to be real.
Recommended for ages 7–11.
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Narrated by a real voice, chapters laid out for kids, font/size controls, comprehension quizzes, reading-level placement, and progress tracking.
Public domain — this work is free from copyright restrictions worldwide. Project Gutenberg #500.
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