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At the edge of the city, in the ruins of an old amphitheatre, there lives a little homelss girl called Momo. Momo has a special talent which she uses to help all her friends who come to visit her. Then one day the sinister men in grey arrive and silently take over the city. Only Momo has the power to resist them, and with the help of Professor Hora and his strange tortoise, Cassiopeia, she travels beyond the boundaries of time to uncover their dark secrets.


About the Author

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. 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 much-loved, international bestseller.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books (November 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140317538
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140317534
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,510 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a book second to none, April 14, 2006
First of all, I was in shock to find there are no reviews of "Momo". Really. A few minutes ago I checked "The Neverending Story" by the same author and there are several hundreds of them. Let me refer to that book before I move on to "Momo".

I saw the film based on "The Neverending Story" and like many wanted to read the novel. Even though I was just around 10 I immediately understood how worthless the movie was compared to that masterpiece. Yes, masterpiece of the same class as those telling stories of Alice, Winnie the Pooh or Peter Pan. Readable at every period of life, it reveals its secrets as you get older.

"Momo" is a book not a bit worse. It is much shorter but just as imaginative and intense.

Its title serves as the name of a strange little girl. She appears in a possibly Italian town wearing a too-big-for-her coat but noone can tell anything about her. She finds herself a place under a ruined amphitheatre and good, even though poor, people bring her food. Local children soon discover how precious a companion that skinny girl is.

Momo does not talk much. She mostly listens, yet thanks to her presence other children and even adults find wisdom, patience, creativity, compassion. For a group of cigarette-smoking, apparently invisible men this is not an acceptable situation. They want to make a deal with the town inhabitants. The transaction seems to be perfectly OK, a bargain even, but there is a catch in it which Momo will be able to see, so she must be taken out of the way.

I cannot reveal more of the plot. You have probably read or watched "The Neverending Story", that is what brought you here. If you want to immerse yourself once again in the vivid world of Michael Ende do it with Momo.

See what great adventure you have been waiting for.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond wonderful, March 20, 2008
Maybe the reason that this is the hardest Michael Ende book to find in English is that it really is telling children a lot about the real nature of the society, particularly the wonderful "free market economy" part of it, as well as "productivity" and "gross domestic product" and the rest. It is a dangerous book, it really makes you think about all the benefits of the new global religion of consumerism.

Momo is a masterpiece, no doubt about it. It is a children's book, and I read it as a child, and it made me look differently at the world. It does not take its intended audience (children) for fools and treats them as they deserve (as reasonable, open-minded children, not bigotted, senseless adults). It has great comedic moments (stories of Girolamo) and has wonderfully created villain (the cigarette smoking gray men), as well as cool characters like Caseiopeia. it is a perfect children's novel and will keep you reading and re-reading for years to come.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Kafka for Kids - Hybridized with Madeleine L'Engle, May 18, 2008
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I read this book as an American boy growing up in Germany, nearly 30 years ago, and hands down this book has stuck with me more than any youth novel I read, even more than The Never Ending Story. The feel of the book is like a cross between Kafka's The Trial and the alternate world of Madeline L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. This is book is a youth book, but with the substance of adult literature.

If you have a kid who loves Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl, or Cornelia Funke, get her to graduate to Momo - it will probably be appealing, and a step up in literary quality to boot.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A magical journey through time.
I read this book soon after i read the neverending story.By my opinion it is equally sucessful and just as magical.This is well written and cleverly thought out. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Laurie

5.0 out of 5 stars You cannot go away from this book without feeling a strong sense of the importance of life
Like The Neverending Story, there was a movie adaption of Momo. However, unlike The Neverending Story, it is not in English (there's an audio book too, but that is also not in... Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Maxon

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for all ages
I really couldn't believe there were so few reviews for this book. Michael Ende is among the most thought-provoking and interesting writers I've ever encountered. Read more
Published 5 months ago by William Woodall

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Kids and Adults
This book,

Written by Michael Ende who was born in Germany and now lives in Italy, Is a beautyful story. I read the book in one session. Read more
Published 7 months ago by konsumkind

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a magical book
Michael Ende is for me one of the most amazing authors.
Although he is known internationally mostly for The Neverending Story (a must READ, the movie hardly does it any... Read more
Published 8 months ago by T. Schneider

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books ever written for children
I agree with the other reviewers; this is a profound and beautiful story. I would also add that it is perhaps hard to find in English and virtually absent from most recommended... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Heather L. Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars Why it is not published in the US
There are many conspiracy theories as to why Momo has not been reissued in the US ranging from the political to the bureaucratic. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Luca Graziuso

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally I found it
I read this book when I was young and I was mesmerized by it. Once I grew up I realized that I had lost it in one of my many moves around the world. Read more
Published 13 months ago by C. Fuger

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally ...
I read this book as a preteen growing up in Germany and this was definitely one of my favorites.
I loved the characters and the deeper meaning in the plot. Read more
Published 17 months ago by PGC

4.0 out of 5 stars wonderful story.
It's a wonderful book. Easy reading. you can also read it to your children.
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