Small and insignificant Bastian Balthazar Bux is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious world of enchantment - but a world that is falling into decay. The great task of making things well again falls on Bastian and so begins a dazzling, magical adventure.
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Out of stock - (available for delivery in 7-14 days).
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Author
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Ende, Michael |
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Pub Date
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03/07/2014 |
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Binding
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Paperback |
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Pages
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528 |
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Country of Origin
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United Kingdom |
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.
Only the right name gives beings and things their reality. A wrong name makes everything unreal. That's what lies do.
Bastian is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all his own. Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious magical world - a world of dragons, monsters, witches and giants. A world that is doomed unless a human can save it. Can Bastian succeed in battling terrible foes and find the strength he needs to give the Empress a new name?
The epic and unforgettable classic fantasy adventure which has captured the hearts of readers of all ages and inspired the much-loved, immersive 1984 movie.
'A rich, enjoyable read . . . drawing in the most potent elements of fairytale, myth, and invented fantasy' Observer
