About this audiobook
Buratino, a wooden puppet brought into the world by Papa Carlo, is eager to discover what lies beyond the home prepared for him. His curiosity and impatience lead him towards a theatre where power is held by the intimidating Karabas Barabas. New friendships and the mystery of a golden key give his adventures an increasingly definite purpose.
Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy creates a lively fairy-tale world in which appearances can be deceptive and practical judgement must be learned through experience. Buratino's confidence repeatedly exceeds his understanding, while the help and advice of others are not always easy for him to accept. Humour grows from the contrast between his bold intentions and the situations they produce.
The tale explores friendship, resourcefulness and the difference between freedom and simply following an immediate wish. Its memorable characters and theatrical atmosphere invite readers to consider how an impulsive adventurer begins to recognise the importance of keeping faith with other people.
