Momo by Michael Ende
or The Grey Gentlemen
"Momo" by Michael Ende is a captivating tale about a young orphan girl named Momo who possesses an extraordinary ability to listen and understand people. Set in a town plagued by time thieves, Momo's unique gift becomes crucial as she embarks on a quest to save the community from losing their most precious possession: time. With the help of her loyal friends, Momo must confront the enigmatic Men in Grey and their sinister plan to rob people of their time, teaching readers the importance of cherishing the present moment and the power of human connection.
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- Published
- 1973
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 304
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(4.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- Momo Eller Kampen Om Tiden
- Momo eller kampen om tiden
- Momo oder die seltsame Geschichte von den Zeit-Dieben und von dem Kind, das den Menschen die gestohlene Zeit zurückbrachte
- Momo, or the Strange Story of the Thieves of Time and of the Child Who Brought Back the Stolen Time to the People
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 43rd on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 53rd on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 5454th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)