Aladdin. Poster of the 1992 movie and cover of the 850 book, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
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Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
Folk Tale, 850
movie vs book
Ron Clements, John Musker, 1992

Jafar, the Royal Vizier of the fictional city of Agrabah, placed near the Jordan River, and his parrot Iago seek a lamp hidden within the Cave of Wonders. Princess Jasmine of Agrabah is upset that the law requires her to marry a prince instead of one she loves, escapes the palace, and meets Aladdin and his pet monkey, Abu. Disguised as an old man, Jafar frees Aladdin and Abu and brings them to the cave, ordering them to retrieve the lamp.


The Little Mermaid. Poster of the 1989 movie and cover of the 1837 book
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The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen, 1837
movie vs book
Ron Clements, John Musker, 1989

Ariel is a 16-year-old mermaid princess unsatisfied with underwater life in the underwater kingdom of Atlantica. Discovering Ariel’s new behavior, Triton questions Sebastian, who accidentally exposes that Ariel has went back to the surface, come in contact with humans and fallen in love with Eric.


Moana. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Moana: The Junior Novelization
Suzanne Francis, 2016
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Ron Clements, John Musker, Don Hall, 2016

On the Polynesian island of Motunui, the inhabitants worship the goddess Te Fiti, who brought life to the ocean using a pounamu stone as her heart and the source of her power. Tui and Sina, Moana’s mother, try to keep her away from the ocean to prepare her to become the island’s chief.


Hercules. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Hercules: Junior Novelization
Cathy East Dubowski, 1997
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Ron Clements, John Musker, 1997

Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who’s plotting to take over Mount Olympus.


Treasure Planet. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1879 book, Treasure Island
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Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson, 1879
movie vs book
Ron Clements, John Musker, 2002

On the planet Montressor, young Jim Hawkins is enchanted by stories of the legendary pirate Captain Nathaniel Flint and his ability to appear from out of nowhere, raid passing ships, and disappear in order to hide the loot on the mysterious Treasure Planet. 12 years later, Jim has grown into an aloof and isolated troublemaker due to his father abandoning him and his mother.


The Great Mouse Detective. Poster of the 1986 movie and cover of the 1958 book, Basil of Baker Street
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Basil of Baker Street
Eve Titus, Paul Galdone, 1958
movie vs book
Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson, 1986

In London in June 1897, a young mouse named Olivia Flaversham is celebrating her birthday with her toymaker father, Hiram. At Buckingham Palace, Ratigan forces Flaversham to operate the toy Queen, while the real one is taken to be fed to Felicia, Ratigan’s pet cat.


The Princess and the Frog. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1812 book, The Frog Prince
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The Frog Prince
Jacob Grimm, Wilhem Grimm, 1812
movie vs book
Ron Clements, John Musker, 2009

In 1912 New Orleans, a girl named Tiana and her friend Charlotte La Bouff listen to Tiana’s mother read the story of The Frog Prince. Charlotte, a believer in true love, finds the story romantic; Tiana declares she will never kiss a frog. In 1928, Tiana grew into an aspiring young chef who works as a waitress for two local diners, so she can save enough money to start her own restaurant, a dream she shared with her father.


The Princess and the Frog. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Princess and the Frog
Irene Trimble, 2009
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Ron Clements, John Musker, 2009

In 1912 New Orleans, a girl named Tiana and her friend Charlotte La Bouff listen to Tiana’s mother read the story of The Frog Prince. Charlotte, a believer in true love, finds the story romantic; Tiana declares she will never kiss a frog. In 1928, Tiana grew into an aspiring young chef who works as a waitress for two local diners, so she can save enough money to start her own restaurant, a dream she shared with her father.


The Princess and the Frog. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2002 book, The Frog Princess
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The Frog Princess
E.D. Baker, 2002
movie vs book
Ron Clements, John Musker, 2009

In 1912 New Orleans, a girl named Tiana and her friend Charlotte La Bouff listen to Tiana’s mother read the story of The Frog Prince. Charlotte, a believer in true love, finds the story romantic; Tiana declares she will never kiss a frog. In 1928, Tiana grew into an aspiring young chef who works as a waitress for two local diners, so she can save enough money to start her own restaurant, a dream she shared with her father.