Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Only the right name gives beings and things their reality. A wrong name makes everything unreal. That's what lies do. Bastian is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious magical world - a world of dragons, monsters, witches and giants. A world that is doomed unless a human can save it. Can Bastian succeed in battling terrible foes and find the strength he needs to give the Empress a new name? The epic and unforgettable classic fantasy adventure which has captured the hearts of readers of all ages and inspired the much-loved, immersive 1984 movie.'A rich, enjoyable read . . . drawing in the most potent elements of fairytale, myth, and invented fantasy' Observer
CONTRIBUTORS: Michael EndeEAN: 9780141354972COUNTRY: United KingdomPAGES: WEIGHT: 366 gHEIGHT: 197 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Penguin Random House Children's UKDATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & MagicWIDTH: 128 cmSPINE:
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Interest age: from c 9 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
A rich, enjoyable read...drawing in the most potent elements of fairytale myth, and invented fantasy
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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Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Only the right name gives beings and things their reality. A wrong name makes everything unreal. That's what lies do. Bastian is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious magical world - a world of dragons, monsters, witches and giants. A world that is doomed unless a human can save it. Can Bastian succeed in battling terrible foes and find the strength he needs to give the Empress a new name? The epic and unforgettable classic fantasy adventure which has captured the hearts of readers of all ages and inspired the much-loved, immersive 1984 movie.'A rich, enjoyable read . . . drawing in the most potent elements of fairytale, myth, and invented fantasy' Observer
CONTRIBUTORS: Michael EndeEAN: 9780141354972COUNTRY: United KingdomPAGES: WEIGHT: 366 gHEIGHT: 197 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Penguin Random House Children's UKDATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & MagicWIDTH: 128 cmSPINE:
Book Themes:
Interest age: from c 9 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
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.
Wish I knew about this book sooner. Many many questions were answered. Dr. Hill explains so much technical info in layman terms without overwhelming the reader with doomsday notions. Her book is balanced and allows the reader to come to their own informed decisions and conclusions