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Fantasy · WarmA boy reads a book and finds himself inside it
The NeverEnding Story
by Michael Ende
See it on Amazon1979Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Bastian Balthazar Bux, a bullied boy, steals a book and begins to read about the land of Fantastica and a young warrior sent to save it from the Nothing. Ende’s 1979 novel is a classic of fantasy.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy fantasy with a fully imagined world, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Books · Imagination · Courage
Screen adaptation
The NeverEnding Story (1984)
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About the author
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