by Michael Ende
First published 1984
In the quiet town of Momo, life slows to a crawl as the mysterious gray men arrive, stealing people's time and joy. But one young orphan, Momo, has a unique gift: she can listen, truly listen, in a way that restores hope to the joyless. As the gray men's grip tightens, Momo must use her power to vanquish the time thieves and return happiness to her beloved community before it's too late.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
240 pages · Paperback · Puffin