Marley & Me. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 2005 book, Marley and Me
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Marley and Me
John Grogan, 2005
movie vs book
David Frankel, 2008

Newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan escape the brutal Michigan winters and relocate to South Florida, each landing reporter jobs at competing newspapers. When John senses Jenny is contemplating motherhood, his friend and co-worker suggests adopting a dog to test the couple’s readiness to raise a family. The couple will learn important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog.


Marley & Me: The Puppy Years. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2005 book, Marley and Me
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Marley and Me
John Grogan, 2005
movie vs book
Michael Damian, 2011

While the Grogan family is away on vacation, their beloved dog Marley is entrusted to the care of Bodi, their 12-year-old nephew. Eager to prove his ability to take care of a dog, Bodi takes on the challenge of training a team consisting of Marley and two other puppies for a local puppy agility competition.