Michael Ende books in order
German writer
- Lived
- 1929–1995
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 8
Michael Ende published 7 novels and 1 short story collection, beginning with Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (1960). The best-known is The Neverending Story (1979).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Michael Ende
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The Neverending Story
Michael Ende's most-read book, rated by 60 Open Library readers.
Highest rated
Momo
Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 37 readers.
Standalone novels in order
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (1960)
Momo (1973)
The Dream-eater (1978)
The Neverending Story (1979)
Mirror in the Mirror (1986)
Ophelia's Shadow Theater (1988)
The Night of Wishes (1989)
Short story collections in order
Mirror in the Mirror: A Labyrinth (1984)
Film and TV adaptations
- Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018)Film · from Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
- Jim ButtonTV · from Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
- Momo (1986)Film · from Momo
- mech-4 (2001)Film · from Momo
- Momo (2025)Film · from Momo
- MomoTV · from Momo
- The NeverEnding Story (1984)Film · from The Neverending Story
- The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)Film · from The Neverending Story
- The NeverEnding Story III (1994)Film · from The Neverending Story
- The Neverending StoryTV · from The Neverending Story
- WunschpunschTV · from The Night of Wishes
About Michael Ende
Michael Andreas Helmuth Ende was a German writer of fantasy and children's fiction. He is known for his epic fantasy The Neverending Story ; 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.
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Michael Ende FAQ
- How many books has Michael Ende written?
- Michael Ende published 7 novels and 1 short story collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Michael Ende's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Neverending Story.
- What is Michael Ende's last book?
- The Night of Wishes (1989).
- What is Michael Ende's most famous book?
- The Neverending Story (1979) is Michael Ende's most widely read book.
- Which Michael Ende books have been adapted?
- 4 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (film, 2018), Momo (film, 1986), The Neverending Story (film, 1984) and The Night of Wishes (as Wunschpunsch, TV).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.