Pinocchio

• 1883 The Adventures of Pinocchio by Italian author Carlo Collodi
• Originally serialized
• First translated into English in 1892
• An icon of modern culture
• The original story is quite gruesome
• One of the most reimagined characters in children’s literature

History of Pinocchio

1892 English Translation of Pinocchio

Treasure Island

•1883 adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson
•First serialized in a children’s magazine
•Also considered a coming-of-age story
•Known for its atmosphere, characters, and action
•Greatly influenced modern perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps, schooners, the Black Spot, and parrots on their shoulders