Famous in Love. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2014 book
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Famous in Love
Rebecca Serle, 2014
TV series vs book
I. Marlene King, Rebecca Serle, 2017-2018

Paige Townsen, an average college student, lands her big break after trying out for the main role in a Hollywood blockbuster. She now has to deal with her new star-studded existence and the undeniable chemistry she has with her co-lead and best friend.


The DUFF. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2010 book, The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend
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The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend
Kody Keplinger, 2010
movie vs book
Ari Sandel, 2015

Bianca is enjoying her senior year of high school in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, with her two best friends, Jess and Casey, both of whom are significantly more popular than she is. The party turns out to be a disaster for her, as it’s there that Wesley unthinkingly reveals to her that she is the DUFF of her friend group; the Designated Ugly Fat Friend.


Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1972 book
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Judith Viorst, 1972
movie vs book
Miguel Arteta, 2014

Alexander’s day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. However, he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother and sister – who all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.


I Still See You. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Break My Heart 1,000 Times
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Break My Heart 1,000 Times
Daniel Waters, 2012
movie vs book
Scott Speer, 2018

Ten years after an apocalyptic event left the world haunted by ghosts, Roni receives a threatening message from beyond the grave. Joining forces with a mysterious classmate, Kirk, Roni descends into a shadow world that blurs the bounds of the living and the dead-and begins a desperate race against time to stop a cunning killer.


Rumble Through the Dark. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2018 book, The Fighter
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The Fighter
Michael Farris Smith, 2018
movie vs book
Graham Phillips, Parker Phillips, 2023

A cage fighter fighting bare-knuckled in the Mississippi Delta wants to pay back his debts in a last-ditch effort to save the family home of his ailing foster mother.


Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2004 book
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Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend?
R.L. Stine, 2004
movie vs book
Peter Hewitt, 2014

Max Doyle’s attention is solely captured by Cammie Cahill, a popular and intelligent redhead at school. After finally securing a Halloween date with Cammie, Max’s plans are disrupted by Phears, an evil ghost intent on world domination, who releases his ghoulish forces. With the support of his friends Tara and Nicky, who have transformed into ghosts, Max strives to thwart Phears’ plans before he gains control over the world.