Michael Ende

About

A twentieth-century German author of children's and fantasy fiction, he is best known for The Neverending Story, Momo and Jim Button, and Luke the Engine Driver. His popular works were translated into nearly fifty languages.

Before Fame

He was drafted into the German Army, but became a deserter because of his anti-Nazi sentiments.

Trivia

His original literary goal was to become a playwright.

Family Life

He was the only child of surrealist painter Edgar Ende, and he grew up in a Munich community of artists.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of American children's author Sid Fleischman.