A Series of Unfortunate Events. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 1999 book, The Bad Beginning
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The Bad Beginning
Lemony Snicket, 1999
TV series vs book
Mark Hudis, Barry Sonnenfeld, 2017-2019

When a mysterious fire destroys their home and kills their parents, the Baudelaire children, Violet, Klaus and Sunny, are placed in the care of their distant’relative’ Count Olaf, an actor who is determined to claim the family fortune for himself. Following Olaf’s failed attempt and his plot being exposed, the Baudelaires are placed in the custody of a series of inept or unsympathetic guardians.


It's Kind of a Funny Story. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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It's Kind of a Funny Story
Ned Vizzini, 2006
movie vs book
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, 2010

After contemplating suicide by jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge, 15-year-old Craig Gilner decides to go to the hospital to seek help. It is revealed that Craig has a lot of pressure at his high school, stressing over the need to turn in an application for a prestigious summer school, his shortcomings in the shadow of his best friend, Aaron, whom he considers to be great at everything, and his dad who pressures him to do well.


The Dictator. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2004 book, Zabiba and the King
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Zabiba and the King
Saddam Hussein, 2004
movie vs book
Larry Charles, 2012

General Aladeen has been the leader of the oil-rich North African nation of Wadiya since he was a child, after his father was accidentally killed in a hunting accident. After narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, Aladeen’s uncle and trusted advisor Tamir convinces him to travel to New York. However, Aladeen is met with hostility from exiled Wadiyans who want to overthrow his tyrannical regime.


Human Capital. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2004 book
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Human Capital
Stephen Amidon, 2004
movie vs book
Marc Meyers, 2019

As perspectives shift between parents and children, an impulsive business deal brings together two families from across the social divide, with tragic consequences. A real estate agent puts his livelihood at stake with a desperate gamble, a wealthy housewife is confronted with the profound void in her life, and a teenage girl falls deeply in love for the first time.


The Last Airbender. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Last Airbender
Michael Teitelbaum, 2010
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
M. Night Shyamalan, 2010

A century has passed since the Fire Nation declared war on the other three nations of Air, Water and Earth in their attempt to conquer the world. The trio travel to the Southern Air Temple, where Aang learns he was in the iceberg for a century and that the Fire Nation wiped out the Air Nomads, including his guardian Monk Gyatso.