by Michael Ende (1979)
About half way through, but I've been enthralled since the beginning -- and confused: Why have I never read this before?!?
I think it's because the movie came out in 1984, and as a high school senior I wouldn't be caught dead even debating seeing a silly puppet kid's flick... I still haven't seen it, and I've exposed my kids to The Dark Crystal and every Muppet epic.
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update: Finished! It's a long one, could almost say it felt ne. ver. en. ding, but well worth the full read. Heroes, self-worth, scary and silly creatures (very Narnia-like), finding and following the right priorities of love for family and friends. I think the first half would be a great read aloud for the classroom, but the second half gets a little long and deep.
An adventure, magic, fantasy story with elements of bullying, self-image, being who you are, reaching your potential, and putting others above self.
Love to find more info on the author and the story (beyond Wikipedia).
where's the link to Guys Read stuff?
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