The Adventures of Pinocchio (version 2)
Carlo Collodi
Read by Mark F. Smith
Do today's children still learn what a "marionette" is? The beloved story of Pinocchio may represent a last lingering picture of a world not dominated by plastic or electronic toys.
Pinocchio is a puppet made from a piece of wood that curiously could talk even before being carved. A wooden-head he starts and a wooden-head he stays - until after years of misadventures caused by his laziness and failure to keep promises he finally learns to care about his family - and then he becomes a real boy.
For those who have seen the Disney movie the cast of characters will be familiar, from the Talking Cricket (who acts as his conscience) to Lamp-Wick, his partner in truancy and having heedless fun.
Though the toys of today are far from the puppet shows in Carlo Collodi's book, his themes of being truthful, thoughtful, and dependable will always be timely.
(Summary by Mark) (4 hr 41 min)
Chapters
| Ch 01 | 5:01 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 02 | 5:06 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 03 | 7:18 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 04 | 4:29 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 05 | 4:33 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 06 | 3:13 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 07 | 5:42 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 08 | 4:28 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 09 | 4:38 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 10 | 4:36 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 11 | 6:21 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 12 | 9:20 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 13 | 6:26 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 14 | 6:14 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 15 | 5:19 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 16 | 6:56 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 17 | 9:02 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 18 | 8:59 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 19 | 6:48 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 20 | 5:03 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 21 | 4:47 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 22 | 5:58 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 23 | 9:07 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 24 | 10:21 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 25 | 5:41 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 26 | 4:46 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 27 | 10:44 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 28 | 9:29 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 29 | 13:12 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 30 | 8:55 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 31 | 11:39 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 32 | 10:36 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 33 | 13:37 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 34 | 12:36 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 35 | 10:30 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
| Ch 36 | 19:55 | Read by Mark F. Smith |
Reviews
Pinocchio
Hoss
My kids are 9yo girl, 5 yo boy, and 2 yo girl. we listened to this recording in the car and the kids loved it! Mark Smith does a fantastic job with the many characters and their voices.
fantastic
the
This was a fantastic reading. My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed that the reader different voices for each of the characters.
Fabulous reading of a beautiful classic!
Caila Murphy
Fabulous reading of this beautiful classic! All three of my children, 9yo boy, 6yo girl, and 4yo boy enjoyed listening. We laughed and worried together through Pinocchio's many adventures. Thank you for such a wonderful narration, Mark Smith!
best reader ever!
jaded_grl
pretty much everyone knows the story of Pinocchio, or do they? many little differences in the book from all the movies made. i highly recommend this as a regular bedtime story for the children. Pinocchio was VERY naughty and the book has death and serious injuries made light of, but overall it is a morality tale. be a good little girl or boy OR ELSE. the reader did fantastic! could not have been read better even by a full cast recording! listen to all of his reads! a real pro and someone who obviously enjoys literature and gets into the story himself - right down to braying like a donkey!
great job!
Three
Mark F Smith does it again! Great vocalization of each character!!! I listened to this recording over and over and over and never get tired of it... and I am over 30... heh heh heh....
great
Unknown
My children have this book scheduled for homeschool books on Ambleside online. I was worried it was too much for my kids, so we decided to do this book audio. The reader does such a good job and they are loving the book! The descriptions the author used, translated is just funny. My husband and I are enjoying it as well.
great reading!
tablelegs
The story is funny at times, occasionally macabre, and satisfyingly didactic. The reader is consistently entertaining and clear. Mom, preschooler, and first grader all enjoyed it! A classic and we are looking for more stories read by Mark Smith!!!
Thank you!
Maria
Thank you, Mark! We loved the way you read.