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The Neverending Story Kindle Edition

by Michael Ende (Author), Ralph Manheim (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,979 ratings
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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
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    443 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 6
  5. Lexile measure
    930L
  6. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  7. Publication date
    January 1, 1993
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Gr 5 Up-Michael Ende's beloved fantasy (Doubleday, 1983) about a young boy who becomes a mighty hero in the story he is reading gains vibrant new life through this fantastic audio. Narrator Gerard Doyle transports listeners into the beautiful and dangerous world of Fantastica, a land filled with dragons, giants, and monsters, providing each character with a distinct voice and making the imaginative landscapes feel like tangible places. Some familiar only with the movie version (Warner Home Video, 2001) may be disheartened to learn that the well-known children's film only loosely adheres to the book on which it was based. But most will be thrilled to learn that the Neverending Story continues long after Bastian bestows the Childlike Empress with her new name. Whimsical creatures abound and exciting surprises await listeners at every turn. As with any hero's journey, an important-and hard-won-lesson must be learned before Bastian's quest can be completed. Although originally intended for young audiences, this timeless fantasy will thrill listeners of any age and continue to enchant them for generations to come. The only drawback is the audio's inconsistent volume. Overall, this epic tale has everything a fantasy enthusiast could wish for and more. A must have!-Alissa LeMerise, Oxford Public Library, MIα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Praise for The Neverending Story...

"An instantaneous leap into the magical … Energetic, innovative, and perceptive"—The Washington Post

"A rich, enjoyable read … Succeeds by drawing in the most potent elements of fairytale, myth, and invented fantasy."—The Observer

"You might just get in touch with the child in you who clapped her hands for Tinker Bell."—Glamour

"A trumpet blast for the imagination."—Sunday Times

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FLP3XNP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books (January 1, 1993)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1993
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 14758 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 443 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,979 ratings

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    Michael Andreas Helmuth Ende (12 November 1929 – 28 August 1995) was a German writer of fantasy and children's fiction. He is best known for his epic fantasy The Neverending Story; other famous works include Momo and Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer (Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver). His works have been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 35 million copies,[1] and adapted as motion pictures, stage plays, operas and audio books. Ende is one of the most popular and famous German authors of the 20th century, mostly due to the enormous success of his children's fiction. He was not strictly a children's writer, however, as he wrote books for adults too. Ende's writing could be described as a surreal mixture of reality and fantasy.

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    Ralph Frederick Manheim (April 4, 1907 – September 26, 1992) was an American translator of German and French literature, as well as occasional works from Dutch, Polish and Hungarian. He likened translation to acting, the role being "to impersonate his author".

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5.0 out of 5 stars I love my new book!
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I loved this story growing. I am so excited to have a hardback copy of this book. The print and illustrations are beautiful. I can't wait to read it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love my new book!
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I loved this story growing. I am so excited to have a hardback copy of this book. The print and illustrations are beautiful. I can't wait to read it.
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Lev B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Too cool.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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Always wanted this book for my collection. Super 👌 👍 😍
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Rain
5.0 out of 5 stars Never judge a book on its cover
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First of all, please don’t judge this book on its movies. The book is split into two movies. While I liked the first movie (which was close to the book), I thought the second movie (which wasn’t close at all) was a bit of a joke. I also felt like Bastian in the movie was almost useless, and I wanted a better conclusion.

The book is a completely different matter. Never before have I cared so much about a character in a book. Bastian is a self-conscious, unpopular kid who makes up stories all the time and wants nothing more than to escape the humdrum of life to live in fantasy. I was exactly the same as a kid, and I read every fantasy book I could get my hands on. When I couldn’t find the story I wanted, I made it up. Sometimes, I wanted to hug Bastian, and sometimes I wanted to smack his stupid face, because he could be such an idiot, but he just wanted to help everyone.

My favorite part, and the one that made me care about him, was when Bastian said that he didn’t like books that tried to convince him that it was real; he wanted pure fantasy. Life was full of humdrum. Nobody understood why I never read anything but fantasy, and the less believable, the more I wanted to get lost in it. And that is exactly what this book gave me. It is absolutely, utter fantasy. It’s a journey.

I liked Atreyu as well, as he is consistently brave and heroic, yet mortal, throughout. There wasn’t a single character or creature that I thought was unnecessary or underplayed. I disliked a number of them, but they made the story better. The writing was excellent, especially for a book translated from German. The scenes were well-done.

The narrator did this book justice. Except for Atreyu and Bastian, I could always tell everyone apart. Again, there were voices I didn’t like, but that was because of the characters/creatures themselves. He even did the rhyming, poetry, and singing better than I’ve ever heard from an audiobook. Fortunately, there was no music in the background. There were some times when the characters were whispering when I had to sit there with my thumb on the volume rocker, turning it up and down, but the story was just too good to let that bother me.

Overall, in the top ten books I’ve ever read in my entire life. It doesn’t matter if this book is meant for children, because it reminds me of the utter freedom I felt when I was a child and discovered a masterpiece of fantasy.
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Miss Y
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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I got this for my eight year old grandson and it is fascinating read. This story is timeless. Arrived quickly and in perfect condition also.
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Foxontherox
4.0 out of 5 stars Print color is... not great
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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I wanted to re-read this book, which I read decades ago as a child. My original copy was starting to show it's age, so I decided to buy a new copy to preserve my old book.

The two-tone print theme remains, which I love, but the newer edition's green print is painfully light, and a bit difficult to read. The color in my old '83 edition is much, much richer.

Still, a cracking good read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Print color is... not great
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
I wanted to re-read this book, which I read decades ago as a child. My original copy was starting to show it's age, so I decided to buy a new copy to preserve my old book.

The two-tone print theme remains, which I love, but the newer edition's green print is painfully light, and a bit difficult to read. The color in my old '83 edition is much, much richer.

Still, a cracking good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the Never Ending Story book is for my Daughter
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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i gave this to my Daughter because i love her and she and i are fans of the movie. we enjoyed this together while she grew up. one of our fav's among others. She seems to like it and when she finishes i'll let you all know.
right now i'd recommend this to all, especially for those with young children. she is in her forties now
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Kathy Longanecker
5.0 out of 5 stars Received on time.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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The book is in brand new condition, and I have not read it yet.
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Spenta Mainyu
5.0 out of 5 stars A magical and surreal adventure for all ages!
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende is an enchanting adventure with heavy Zen/Daoist themes. It revolves around a boy, Bastian, pilfering a book bound in copper-colored silk with two snakes on its cover, a light and dark one biting into each other’s tails. Due to bullying from classmates and a strained relationship with his widowed father, he decides to lock himself in the school’s attic to immerse into the book’s world called Fantastica. Fantastica is replete with magical beings, forces, and landscapes. The first half of The Neverending Story involves the frequent alternation between Fantastica and the real world as he reads it in the attic. Gradually, the two worlds intermingle, and we start to see the border between the real and unreal is a lot more nuanced than originally suspected. I cannot unveil much without significant spoilers. Suffice to say, the story is very dense with symbolism and metaphysical themes. I feel adults will have an easier time unraveling its Zen/Daoist message whilst children may still greatly enjoy it without understanding its philosophical substance. We see metaphysical themes such as the unity of opposites, the ceaseless transformation and recursion of life, the nature of loss, the consuming blackness of greed, the value of non-judgmental awareness, and more. There are also a lot of references to Chinese and Japanese folklore, such as the world egg and Hundun. The Neverending Story is a surreal story of self-discovery that culminates in the joy of being able to love, and I would recommend it for all ages.
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Faith P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved
Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2023
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Great book that fits in a hand well, classic story!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nostálgico e fascinante
Reviewed in Brazil on November 10, 2022
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Comprei este livro por ter visto 3 filmes da História sem fim quando criança. Eles marcaram a minha infância feliz e saudosa. E que maravilha finalmente colocar as mãos no livro de Michael Ende que deu origem aos dois primeiros filmes. Além da nostalgia reconfortante (até busquei os filmes para assistir outra vez), encontrei uma história tão bem escrita, análoga à magia e às lições de vida trabalhadas como pinturas que vemos n'O Pequeno Príncipe. Que deleite. Este livro pode até ter virado meu livro de cabeceira, tão simbólico e belo ele é. Mas Ende não se contentou com isso. Ele conseguiu, por meio de sua escrita fantástica e condução inteligente da trama, criar, de fato, uma história sem fim, uma em que nós, leitores, verdadeiramente nos sentimos DENTRO da história, como Bastian. Ende criou um livro verdadeiramente mágico.
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5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME
Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2022
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Lei el libro de niño, lo estoy disfrutando igual ahora. Genial.
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hero_of_canton
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely hit of nostalgia
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2024
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Bastian Balthazar Bux is having a hard time at school, his Mum has passed away and his Dad seems to be too lost in his own grief to be of much help to Bastian. When he enters Mr Coreander’s store and takes the copy of “The Neverending Story” he could never have dreamed of the adventure he was about to go on.

I loved the film of “The Neverending Story” as a kid but somehow never knew there was a book until fairly recently. This is translated from the original German.

The part of the book that is covered by the film is basically the first half, which was quite a close adaption. The second half was then completely new to me. It was so lovely to read about the characters I feel I know so well, such a comforting feeling.

I really wish I had read this as a child because I feel it would have been a totally different experience. I have always been very firmly in the camp of the book is better. In this case, however, it’s definitely the film for me, but I don’t know if that’s partly due to the childhood nostalgia associated with it. I could tell the difference once I moved into the second half and I could no longer recognise the film I loved.

I’m obviously not the target audience but I did enjoy it. It was a nice easy read and I’m glad I’ve finally read it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely hit of nostalgia
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2024
Bastian Balthazar Bux is having a hard time at school, his Mum has passed away and his Dad seems to be too lost in his own grief to be of much help to Bastian. When he enters Mr Coreander’s store and takes the copy of “The Neverending Story” he could never have dreamed of the adventure he was about to go on.

I loved the film of “The Neverending Story” as a kid but somehow never knew there was a book until fairly recently. This is translated from the original German.

The part of the book that is covered by the film is basically the first half, which was quite a close adaption. The second half was then completely new to me. It was so lovely to read about the characters I feel I know so well, such a comforting feeling.

I really wish I had read this as a child because I feel it would have been a totally different experience. I have always been very firmly in the camp of the book is better. In this case, however, it’s definitely the film for me, but I don’t know if that’s partly due to the childhood nostalgia associated with it. I could tell the difference once I moved into the second half and I could no longer recognise the film I loved.

I’m obviously not the target audience but I did enjoy it. It was a nice easy read and I’m glad I’ve finally read it.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2024
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The pages were not attached to the cover
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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
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The pages were not attached to the cover
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