Buy momo by michael ende from amazons fiction books store. I have read michael ende ever since i was a little kid, and i still enjoy his books even today. Hes such a great writer, his books are full of magic and wise life experiences, i introduce him to. All in all, michael ende has managed to do the trick and to write a fairytale novel for children as well as adults. Momo novel by michael ende, full audiobook chapter 1 narrated by me. Momo spanish language edition by ende, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is about the concept of time and how it is used by humans in modern societies. Momo published march 2007 by alfaguara juvenil espana book club books, book lists, books. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Ende s writing conjures up images of concrete jungles, people with no time for their children and a mysterious army of. Momo by ende, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Momo is very intelligent and not easily fooled by the two men who come to town telling people to save time by depositing it in the bank. Momo spanish edition by ende, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Published november 1st 1992 by penguin books, limited uk. This is a heavily curtailed, abridged dramatisation of the book, just over three hours in duration. The book won the deutscher jugendliteraturpreis in 1974. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Momo sets out to get her friends and their time back. Why a wrinkle in time fans should read momo, a german. A lost fantasy classic by the author of the neverending story. And yet unites this book with lots of tensions poetry, scientific fantasy and sociopolitical satire in a truly original way. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Book accompanied by an app which are based on the fairytale novel momo by famous german author michael ende. Momo, also known as the grey gentlemen or the men in grey, is a fantasy novel by michael ende, published in 1973. I love reading stories about beautiful princesses, but momo is a princess of a different kind. Americans might be more familiar with the tales german author, michael ende.
After the sweettalking gray men come to town, life becomes terminally efficient. Momo audiobook or the men in grey chapter 1 youtube. Childhood is also an important subject in many of endes books. The neverending story is michael ende s bestknown book, but momo published six years earlieris the allages fantasy novel that first won him wide acclaim.
This is a beautifully written book, full of fantasy and a very valuable moral for adults. Pdf momo book by michael ende free download 304 pages. Momo by michael ende, first edition abebooks passion for books. Momo book by michael ende half price books marketplace. The fact that the human beings are unconsciously making their loss of. Momo by michael ende and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.
With the help of her friend, professor hora, and a turtle, she is determined to find out what they are doing with the time. Michael andreas helmuth ende 12 november 1929 28 august 1995 was a german writer of fantasy and childrens fiction. He is best known for his epic fantasy the neverending story. Ende is a captivating storyteller, and this edition of the book includes occasional illustrations, adding a bit of shaping and mood to the descriptions. Momo has 17 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Momo, also known as the grey gentlemen or the men in grey, is a fantasy novel by michael. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The main characters of this fiction, childrens story are momo, beppo. His most successful book, the neverending story 1979 has been translated into more than 30 languages, made into a hit movie in 1984, and remains a muchloved, international bestseller. Momo s story is that of a small girl who confronts the timethieves. She didnt go to school and she spent her time listening to others that were a source of wisdom for her. Thats the premise of the strange but beautiful childrens fantasy novel momo, which was published 45 years ago.
The book was published in multiple languages including german, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format. 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. Michael ende s lesserknown momo or the grey gentlemen is a simpler story than the neverending story and yet much more touching. However it has a deep and profound message that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The first edition of the novel was published in 1973, and was written by michael ende. I still have my first and only edition of this book, that i read before the never ending story became famous and was turned into a film, making michael ende a recognizable name. The author michael ende also wrote the fantastic book the never. Momo is a modern fairytale in which the fight between good and evil and the contemporary society, in which because of the wish for material stability doesnt give anyone time to take care of another person, is being shown. 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. 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. Five illustratons for momo, a fantasy novel by michael ende. Michael ende audio books, best sellers, author bio. This book includes many valuable lessons and suggests a right direction of life to people.
This is the enthralling tale of momo, an orphan girl who has made her home in a ruined. Descargar momo michael ende en pdf libros geniales. She is a girl of unknown identity that appeared in the ruins of a theatre. The full title in german translates to momo, or the strange story of the timethieves and the child who brought the stolen time back to the people. Shes on her own, homeless and destitute, without a family or means of her own.
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