The Karate Kid. Poster of the 1984 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Karate Kid
Bonnie Bryant Hiller, 1984
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
John G. Avildsen, 1984

In 1984, Daniel LaRusso and his mother Lucille move from Newark, New Jersey, to Reseda, Los Angeles, California. Miyagi then proposes that Daniel enter the All-Valley Karate Championships, where he can compete with Johnny and the other Cobra Kai students on equal terms, and requests that the bullying cease while Daniel trains.


The Karate Kid Part II. Poster of the 1986 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Karate Kid Part II
Bonnie Bryant Hiller, 1986
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
John G. Avildsen, 1986

Shortly after the All-Valley Karate Tournament, Sensei John Kreese becomes furious with Johnny Lawrence for his defeat and attacks him in the parking lot. Miyagi confronts Kreese and passively immobilizes him. Miyagi threatens to strike a deadly blow but instead, he honks Kreese’s nose and walks away. Johnny and his friends abandon Cobra Kai after seeing Kreese’s true colors.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Bonnie Bryant Hiller, 1991
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Michael Pressman, 1991

Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael, along with their master Splinter, are currently living with April O’Neil while they are still looking for a new place to live following the events of their last adventure. Splinter wants to remain in the shadows, while Raphael thinks they should live out in the open. At a junkyard where the remnants of The Foot and The Shredder’s second-in-command Tatsu are hiding out, they are met by their master.


The Karate Kid Part III. Poster of the 1989 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Karate Kid Part III
Bonnie Bryant Hiller, 1989
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
John G. Avildsen, 1989

In September 1985, John Kreese, who is now broke and destitute after the loss of his students, visits his Vietnam War comrade, Terry Silver, a wealthy businessman who founded Cobra Kai and now owns a toxic-waste disposal business. Silver vows to personally help him get revenge on Daniel and Mr. Miyagi and re-establish Cobra Kai, sending Kreese on vacation to Tahiti to rest and recuperate.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the comic book novelization
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
Bonnie Bryant Hiller, 1993
movie vs comic book   [NOVELIZATION]
Stuart Gillard, 1993

In 1603, in feudal Japan, a young man is being chased by four samurai on horseback. In the present, when their closest friend April O’Neil discovers an ancient scepter with magical powers, the turtles must cow-a-bunga their way back to 17th century Japan to rescue her from the evil clutches of Lord Norinaga.


Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Poster of the 1987 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Superman IV
Bonnie Bryant Hiller, 1987
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Sidney J. Furie, 1987

With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman’s hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space.