The book was published in multiple languages including german, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format. Michael ende s book momo was published in 1973, and the neverending story was published in 1976. Can momo, a young orphan girl blessed with the gift of listening, vanquish the ashenfaced time thieves before joy vanishes forever. Aug 15, 2018 after momo finds out the reason that people are getting busy, momo starts an adventure with the tortoise and professor hora to rescue the residents from the gray men. An orphaned girl blessed with an extraordinary gift for listening stands up to ominous time thieves in momo, a fantasy novel by the late german writer michael ende, best known as the author of the. Michael ende 19291995 was a german author of fantasy and childrens literature.
I love to read and hope to use my blog to share some of my most favourite titles and new discoveries. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Momo, a homeless and orphaned ragamuffin, comes to live in the ruined amphitheater at the edge of town, where the locals soon fall in love with her. His father was a surrealist painter banned by the nazi regime. They are after the precious lifetime of people and momo is the only one able to stop them.
His works have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than 20 million copies, and have been adapted into motion. Momo is a surreal and at times creepy fantasy about time theft, starring a very charming heroine the mysterious momo sets up camp in an abandoned amphitheatre in a city that resembles rome, and is adopted by concerned locals. Michael ende, gert heidenreich, horbuchhamburg hhv gmbh. One day, however, the grey gentlemen enter the stage. This is the enthralling tale of momo, an orphan girl who has made her home in a ruined. Jan 25, 2016 german author michael ende might be better known for his novel the neverending story, but it is the sweet and magical momo that holds first place in my heart. Momo also is the name of ende s central character, a parentless young girl who discovers the evil. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Momo has a special talent which she uses to help a.
The neverending story by michael ende overdrive rakuten. After momo finds out the reason that people are getting busy, momo starts an adventure with the tortoise and professor hora to rescue the residents from the gray men. Momo novel by michael ende, full audiobook chapter 1 narrated by me. Then, through the pages of an ancient, mysterious book, he discovers the enchanted world of fantastica, and only bastian himself can save the fairy people who live there. Momo is a surreal and at times creepy fantasy about time theft, starring a very charming heroine. Momo audiobook or the men in grey chapter 1 youtube. Book discussion nieve andrea august 1, 2015 literary analysis editors note. The main characters of this fiction, childrens story are momo, beppo.
The unkempt little heroine has nothing but a flower in. I am passionate about matching young readers with books. At the edge of the city, in the ruins of an old amphitheatre, there lives a little homelss girl called momo. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Michael ende, helene egelund, nordisk forlag as gyldendalske boghandel. She owns nothing but what she finds or receives as a present but she has an extraordinary gift. Momo sydney, nsw, australia i have worked as a primary school teacherlibrarian since 1985. Fantasy treatment of the emptiness and futility of modern existencein a glum, facile parable that first appeared in endes native german in 1973. Ende is a captivating storyteller, and this edition of the book includes occasional illustrations, adding a bit of shaping and mood to the descriptions. Michael endes lesserknown momo or the grey gentlemen is a simpler story than the neverending story and yet much more touching. Jan 29, 2009 michael ende s lesserknown momo or the grey gentlemen is a simpler story than the neverending story and yet much more touching. I have read michael ende ever since i was a little kid, and i still enjoy his books even today.
The neverending story is michael endes bestknown book, but momopublished six years earlieris the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. Michael ende audio books, best sellers, author bio. Hes such a great writer, his books are full of magic and wise life experiences, i introduce him to my kids now, they really love it. His bestknown works include momo, jim button and luke the engine driver, and mirror in the mirror.
The tale of momo is driven by its plot and moves at a comfortable pace, engaging readers as if they are villagers in the story. Momo spanish edition by ende, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michael ende author michael ende 19291995 was a german author of fantasy and childrens literature whose bestknown works include momo and the neverending story. Parents need to know that momo, a fantasy novel by german author michael ende, was originally published in 1973, six years before the authors most famous book, the neverending story later adapted for the popular 1984 movie of the same name. The neverending story and momo were both made into films and many of his works have been adapted to stage plays, operas and even audio books. Mar 26, 2012 in this classic fantasy novel from author michael ende, small and insignificant bastian balthazar bux is nobodys idea of a hero, least of all his own. Momo quotes by michael ende meet your next favorite book. This is the enthralling tale of momo, an orphan girl who has made her home in a ruined amphitheater on the outskirts of a bustling, nameless city. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. His the neverending story has been translated into more than 30 languages, was made into a hit movie in 1984, and remains a muchloved international bestseller.
For momo er det at have tid til at lege, lytte, fort. Momo is a classic story that is known as a childrens book, yet i believe that adults may even glean more from its reading than younger folk. After 25 years, michael endes momo returns to print. This book includes many valuable lessons and suggests a right direction of life to people. The book has been awarded with deutscher jugendliteraturpreis for. Momo is written by michael ende, the author who is most known in the us for having written the neverending story. Michael ende was one of the most popular german authors of the 20th century, captivating millions of children around the world with his fantasy stories. The book received is different from the description. His works have been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 35 million copies, and adapted as motion pictures, stage plays. Pdf momo book by michael ende free download 304 pages. His father was a famous artist but in the world war ii his art was pronounced to be sick and twisted. Michael ende 1990 bei fuchsberger ganzes interview duration. German author michael ende might be better known for his novel the neverending story, but it is the sweet and magical momo that holds first place in my heart. Momo also is the name of endes central character, a parentless young girl who discovers the evil agenda of the timestealing gray men.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The neverending story is michael endes bestknown book, but momo, published six years earlier, is the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim. Michael endes book momo was published in 1973, and the neverending story was published in 1976. Michael ende, helene egelund, gyldendalske boghandel, nordisk forlag as. It said momo, german edition and had a different picture than shown her eon the site.
Momo sets out to get her friends and their time back. Momo, also known as the grey gentlemen or the men in grey, is a fantasy novel by michael ende, published in 1973. Dec 23, 2017 momo sydney, nsw, australia i have worked as a primary school teacherlibrarian since 1985. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael ende books online. Michael ende was a famous german writer who was born in 1929 in bavaria. The first edition of the novel was published in 1973, and was written by michael ende. He is best known for his epic fantasy work the neverending story. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Michael andreas helmuth ende 12 november 1929 28 august 1995 was a german author of fantasy and childrens literature. Michael ende 19291995 was postwar germanys most successful writer of childrens books. It is about the concept of time and how it is used by humans in modern societies. This is a beautifully written book, full of fantasy and a very valuable moral for adults.
After the sweettalking gray men come to town, life becomes terminally efficient. He is best known for his epic fantasy the neverending story. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Momo lives outside a big city, within the ruins of an amphitheatre.
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