Pinocchio is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi. Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a village near Lucca, he was created as a wooden puppet but dreamed of becoming a real boy. He lies often. Pinocchio,Carlo Collodi,The Adventures of Pinocchio,children's story,classic tale,wooden puppet,honesty,lies,character development,adventure,lessons,fantasy,storytelling,whimsical,puppet,real boy,Geppetto