The Neverending Story

Product Description In this classic fantasy novel from author Michael Ende, small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. 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. Shy, awkward Bastian is amazed to discover that he has become a character in the mysterious book he is reading and that he has an important mission to fulfill. Review Gerard Doyle's performance grounds this new production of Ende's enduring fantasy about Bastian, a grieving boy whose life is changed by a stolen book.-- "AudioFile" About the Author Michael Ende (19291995) was a German author of fantasy and childrens literature. His best-known works include Momo, Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver, and Mirror in the Mirror. His The Neverending Story has been translated into more than 30 languages, was made into a hit movie in 1984, and remains a much-loved international bestseller.