The Neverending Story

By Michael Ende | Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

About the book

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

Editions of The Neverending Story

Hardcover
ISBN 9780525457589
Paperback
ISBN 9780140386332
Paperback
ISBN 9780140074314
Paperback
ISBN 9780140076196
Paperback
ISBN 9780140317930
EBook
ISBN 9780525556046

Read an Excerpt

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Neverending Story about?

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

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Neverending Story?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy

Where can I read a sample of The Neverending Story?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525457589

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Neverending Story?

Michael Ende

Who is the Publisher of the book The Neverending Story?

Penguin Young Readers Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Neverending Story is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525457589) and paperback(ISBN 9780140386332) and paperback(ISBN 9780140074314) and paperback(ISBN 9780140076196) and paperback(ISBN 9780140317930) and ebook(ISBN 9780525556046)

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