"Momo" is a story by Michael Ende, a German writer. It was published in 1973. The story talks about the value of time and people's hearts in modern society.
The story is about a special girl named Momo. She lives in an old amphitheater. Momo listens to people and helps them feel better. She has many friends like Beppo the baker, Gigi the street cleaner, and many children.
But one day, gray men come to the town. They tell people to save time. They take away true happiness from people. The story shows how important things are lost in a busy world.
Ende uses this story to talk about how society is too focused on efficiency and material things. He calls for a life with warmth and kindness.
