Temple Grandin. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1986 book, Emergence: Labeled Autistic
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Emergence: Labeled Autistic
Temple Grandin, Margaret M. Scariano, 1986
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Mick Jackson, 2010

A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of top scientists in humane livestock handling. The film focuses on Grandin’s life as a gifted but socially isolated student who has been expelled from numerous high schools for fighting. The film also highlights the discrimination and harassment Grandin endured on the feedlots as a female graduate student in a male-dominated, working-class industry.


Temple Grandin. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1995 book, Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism
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Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism
Temple Grandin, 1995
movie vs book
Mick Jackson, 2010

A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of top scientists in humane livestock handling. The film focuses on Grandin’s life as a gifted but socially isolated student who has been expelled from numerous high schools for fighting. The film also highlights the discrimination and harassment Grandin endured on the feedlots as a female graduate student in a male-dominated, working-class industry.


The Nightmare Before Christmas. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Daphne Skinner, 1994
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Henry Selick, 1993

Halloween Town is a fantasy world filled with various monsters and supernatural beings associated with the holiday. Awed by the unfamiliar holiday, Jack returns to Halloween Town to show the residents his findings, but they fail to grasp the idea of Christmas and compare everything to their ideas of Halloween, although they do relate to one Christmas Town character; its ruler, Santa Claus.


Elemental. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Elemental: The Junior Novelization
Erin Falligant, 2023
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Peter Sohn, 2023

In a city where residents of fire, water, land, and air coexist, a spirited young woman and an easygoing man will uncover a fundamental truth: the surprising extent of their shared experiences.


Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Poster of the 1992 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Todd Strasser, 1992
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Chris Columbus, 1992

The McCallister family is preparing to spend Christmas in Miami, and gathers at Peter and Kate’s Chicago home. At the airport, Kevin loses sight of his family and inadvertently boards a flight to New York City. Arriving in New York, Kevin decides to tour the city.


A Series of Unfortunate Events. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1999 book, The Bad Beginning
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The Bad Beginning
Lemony Snicket, 1999
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Brad Silberling, 2004

In a clock tower, investigator Lemony Snicket begins writing a documentation regarding the whereabouts of the Baudelaire children. Mr. Poe, the family’s banker, manages their affairs and leaves them in the care of their geographically-closest relative and stage actor, Count Olaf.


Over the Hedge. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Over The Hedge
Louise Gikow, 2006
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Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick, 2006

RJ the raccoon fails to get a stuck bag of Doritos to fall from a vending machine. He decides to raid the food stash of Vincent, a hibernating bear. However, Vincent awakens and the food is accidentally destroyed during the ensuing chase. RJ promises, on pain of death, to replace it in a week’s time. The bag of chips falls moments later, to RJ’s intense frustration.


Wyatt Earp. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Wyatt Earp
Dan Gordon, 2006
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Lawrence Kasdan, 1994

The film chronicles the life and experiences of the iconic western lawman, Wyatt Earp. It delves into his spirited adolescence, his tenure as a resolute sheriff in Tombstone and the OK Corral, and his later years navigating the complexities of the 20th century.


Monster House. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Monster House
Tom Hughes, 2006
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Gil Kenan, 2006

The parents of 12-year-old D.J. go on an errand for the weekend, leaving him in the care of his babysitter Zee. D.J. has been spying on his elderly neighbor Mr. Nebbercracker, who scares away children and confiscates their belongings that land in his front yard.


Pain Hustlers. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2022 book, The Hard Sell
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The Hard Sell
Evan Hughes, 2022
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David Yates, 2023

Liza aspires to create a brighter future for herself and her daughter. She secures a job at a struggling pharmacy, and her determination propels both her and the company into a more prosperous existence. Unbeknownst to her, this success places her squarely in the midst of a criminal conspiracy.


Argylle. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 2022 book
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Argylle
Ellie Conway, 2022
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Matthew Vaughn, 2024

A world-class spy suffering from amnesia is tricked into believing he is a best-selling spy novelist. After his memories and lethal skills return, he goes down a path of revenge against the shadowy organization he used to work for, the Division.