On his way to school, Bastian (Dean Thomas) ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The Neverending Story," Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by "The Nothing," a darkness that destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human child to survive. When Bastian reads a description of himself in the book, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive.

A Nova Podcast
Podcast Produced & Edited By Andy Zito
Executive Producer: Jack Charles
Producers: Victoria Wall & Brodie Pummeroy
Additional Audio Production: Tim Mountford