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All the books by Rita Kalnejais adapted to cinema and television

Rita Kalnejais is known for being the author of the book Baby Teeth, first published in 2012, which was adapted to cinema by Shannon Murphy in 2019.
We invite you to watch, read, and vote for either the adaptation or the original, and join the debate on whether the book or the movie is better.
Babyteeth. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Baby Teeth
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Baby Teeth
Rita Kalnejais, 2012
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Babyteeth
Shannon Murphy, 2019

Milla Finlay is a 16 year old school girl, recently diagnosed with cancer. On her way home from school, one day, she meets 23 year old Moses who befriends her before asking her for money. Milla quickly develops a crush on Moses and introduces him to her parents. Both are uncomfortable with Moses, due to the age difference between him and Milla but are permissive, due to Milla’s illness.