The Neverending Story
Michael Ende
401 pages
Read the book that inspired the classic coming-of-age film before it's back onscreen in select theaters this September! From award-winning German author Michael Ende, The Neverending Story is a classic tale of one boy and the book that magically comes to life. When Bastian happens upon an old book called The Neverending Story, he's swept into the magical world of Fantastica--so much that he finds he has actually become a character in the story! And when he realizes that this mysteriously enchanted world is in great danger, he also discovers that he is the one chosen to save it. Can Bastian overcome the barrier between reality and his imagination in order to save Fantastica? "An instantaneous leap into the magical . . . Energetic, innovative, and perceptive"—The Washington Post "A trumpet blast for the imagination."—Sunday Times
The Neverending Story is a magical journey that sparks the imagination and reminds us of the power of storytelling.
This book is a true masterpiece, captivating readers with its imaginative storytelling and depth, even if it's not as widely known due to its original German roots.
It opened my world to fantasy and significantly shaped my interests today!
This book is a fascinating journey of Bastian as he transforms from a hero to a villain, ultimately hitting rock bottom and reinventing himself.