While reading a strange book, a lonely boy named Bastian learns that the kingdom of Fantastica is in serious danger. Now a character in the book, he must travel to the mysterious land to give the Childlike Empress a new name. Accompanied by the brave warrior Atreyu, Bastian must face dragons, giants, monsters, and magic and thus begins his most incredible adventure: The Neverending Story, Michael Ende's masterpiece that has already become a classic.
This epic work of the imagination has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide since its first release. Its special story-within-a-story is an irresistible invitation for readers to become part of the book itself.
Michael Ende (1929-1995) was a German author of fantasy and children's literature whose best-known works include Momo and The Neverending Story.