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The Neverending Story

Series: A Puffin Book
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende is a magical adventure that intertwines the realms of imagination and reality. It follows a young boy named Bastian who discovers a mysterious book that plunges him into a fantastical world called Fantastica. As he reads, Bastian becomes a vital part of the story, embarking on a journey to save this enchanted land from a creeping darkness threatening its existence.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy diving into a fantastical world where a young boy's imagination shapes the fate of a magical realm. It's perfect for those who love a gripping adventure filled with magical creatures, epic quests, and a heartwarming exploration of the power of storytelling.

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The Neverending Story

Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious world of enchantment - but a world that is falling into decay. The great task of making things well again falls on Bastian and so begins a dazzling, magical adventure.

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A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime

Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book, he discovers a mysterious world of enchantment— but a world that is falling into decay.

The great task of making things well again falls on Bastian, and so begins a dazzling, magical adventure.

Series: A Puffin Book

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The Neverending Story is praised for its richness and enjoyable narrative, effectively blending fairy tale elements with creative fantasy, making it a compelling read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141354972

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 528

About the Author

Michael Ende, born in 1929, was one of the most popular German authors of the 20th Century, captivating children with his extraordinary fantasy stories including Momo, an orphan girl's search for the meaning of time. The NeverEnding Story (1979) has been translated into more than 30 languages, made into a hit movie in 1984, and remains a much-loved, international bestseller. Michael Ende died in 1995.

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