Pinocchio, having escaped from a dog-collar, rushes to find the Fairy, only to discover her grave, mourning her death and lamenting his lost father, Geppetto. In his despair, a large Pigeon appears, revealing that Geppetto is alive and searching for him on the seashore. The Pigeon offers to carry Pinocchio, and they embark on a journey, stopping briefly to eat before reaching the shore by dawn. Upon arrival, Pinocchio learns that Geppetto is in a small boat, struggling against a stormy sea. Desperate to save his father, he calls out to him, but the boat is soon engulfed by a massive wave. In a moment of bravery, Pinocchio jumps into the sea, determined to rescue Geppetto. He swims valiantly, but the turbulent waters threaten to overwhelm him, and he ultimately disappears beneath the waves, leaving his fate uncertain.
By Carlo Collodi · First published 1881 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature