This book is just like the movie
358656
This book is just like the movie, I loved the book it made my cry and is was so sad but good story.
2261519
Before I start I'm going to say that the movie and the book are a bit different.  So if you're the reader that likes the two to be the exact same then you're in for a surprise.  If you prefer the two to be the same I would suggest buying the movie-tie-in version.

The book itself is great.  The premise is easy to follow and the characters support the story nicely.  The author seemed to be very detailed in some scenes while glazing over others in as few words as possible.  There is some recurring lines and scenes throughout the novel, but that's to be expected from the situation that the story takes place in. It's not the characters that make the book great but the plot and the inevitable ending you know is coming (which is way better than the movie).  There are a lot of hugs and kisses and hand holding but that's the extent of the romance.  The majority of the book is a lead in to the climactic battle at the end of the novel.

Overall the book was very good and I enjoyed reading it.  I felt like maybe a bit more character development could have been done, but what was there satisfied the story.  I have a feeling that the next book will be better because everything changes (environment, locations, number of characters, etc.) as the story progresses.
1593292
I just love this movie. The plot is so simple, yet each time I watch the movie, I enjoy it that much more. The movie is based off the book, which is also very good. The movie is nearly identical to the book.
3498159
As a huge fan of the book series, I am looking forward to the movie and hope they do the books justice. This book is broken up into sections: History, Cast, Places and Props, Costumes and Makeup, Filming, Fans.
It integrates quotes from cast and crew and the author. It's interesting and well put together. I can't wait to see the movie.
Note: It can be read on kindle in color (I use my iPad) or my original little b&w kindle! That's something other movie companion books have not been capable of.
3781097
I read this book to my 8 and 10 year old, they just loved it.  And the movie did such a great job of bringing the book to life.  I highly recommend it.
4775249
Too many lines to quote, and yet this tale sheds light on them all. I am of an age where I had read and enjoyed the book before the movie was made. I enjoyed the movie for all the reasons revealed in this book. And I enjoyed this book for the way it encompasses the spirit of both the original story and the movie and tells the simple story of what it was like to create what truly is now a classic.
1135165
The book is very consistent with the movie, well written and a page turner. It is also nice and ok for just about anyone to read.
673997
Even if one has already seen the movies, this book is fantastic. There is enough misrepresentation in the movies for the imagination to still take hold while reading this book. I loved it.
4051775
I would recommend this book to all ages. the story complements the movie and is an older format that shows the evolution of the art and text in current story books.
3669693
This is just like the movie with all the same characters.  It's very clever with funny story lines.  I wish it didn't get cancelled.
4316531
I actually saw the movie before reading this, but, from oodles of experience, most books are far better than the movie. This one does not disappoint. I read this book in an afternoon, only so I could re a d the sequel to find out "where she went".
1185626
As a light novel, it is a very good book, because although it is very similar to the movie, it gives you different insights into what the characters are thinking.
4790545
As improbable as it sounds, this book is a frame-by-frame version of the movie.  Everything is in there.  So instead of watching the movie over and over again, my kid can read this book, re-live her favorite parts, and even fill in some gaps from stuff we missed in the movie theater.  It looks just like a comic book, with drawings and speech bubbles, and is tons of fun.
2673564
This is a book that I recommend for any one. It is so amazing and is so much better than the movie.
4752330
I LOVE the way this book is written just like you are acting out the scenes in a movie.  Chae Furr makes the reading fun and easy.
Highly recommended if you are faith- based and in the arts. Cynthia Greene
2276709
This book to me back to the movie with its pictures and commentary. If you loved the movie, you will love this book!
3787163
I will never forget this book. I started reading this book when the movie came out. I can tell you the movie and book are very similar. The character development was out of this world and I really enjoyed this book for that reason. It really had me going on what I thought was going on.