The Muppet Christmas Carol. Poster of the 1992 movie and cover of the 1843 book, A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, 1843
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Brian Henson, 1992

On Christmas Eve, in 19th century London, Charles Dickens and his friend Rizzo act as narrators throughout the film. His loyal employee Bob Cratchit and the other bookkeepers request to have Christmas Day off since there will be no business for Scrooge on the day, to which he reluctantly agrees.


The Muppets. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Muppets: The Movie Junior Novel
Katharine Turner, 2011
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James Bobin, 2011

Gary, a resident of Smalltown, plans a vacation to Los Angeles with his girlfriend, Mary, to celebrate their tenth anniversary, inviting his brother Walter, a fan of the Muppets, who watched The Muppet Show throughout his youth, so he can tour the Muppet Studios. Mary accepts this, as she is a Muppet fan as well, but feels Gary’s devotion to Walter is distracting from their relationship.


Muppets from Space. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Muppets from Space: The Junior Novelization
Ellen Weiss, 1999
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Tim Hill, 1999

Gonzo has always been identified as a whatever; but, after having disturbing dreams of abandonment and rejection, including him being denied entry to Noah’s Ark, he begins to realize just how alone he is in the world. After an alien race appears to be trying to send him a strange mysterious message through his bowl of Kap’n Alphabet cereal, Gonzo realizes that he may not be so alone after all.