Michael Ende

10 books

Michael Andreas Helmuth Ende (German pronunciation: [ˈmɪçaʔeːl ʔanˈdʁeːas ˈhɛlmuːt ˈʔɛndə]; 12 November 1929 – 28 August 1995) was a German writer of fantasy and children's fiction. He is known for his epic fantasy The Neverending Story (with its 1980s film adaptation and a 1995 animated television adaptation); other well-known works include Momo and Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver. His works have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than 35 million copies.