Read It Before You See The Movie!

Five Feet Apart

by Rachael Lippincott

Hardcover, 288 pages

Published November 20th 2018 by Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 9781534437333

Library

ABOUT:

Can you love someone you can never touch?

Stella Grant likes to be in control—even though her totally out of control lungs have sent her in and out of the hospital most of her life. At this point, what Stella needs to control most is keeping herself away from anyone or anything that might pass along an infection and jeopardize the possibility of a lung transplant. Six feet apart. No exceptions.

The only thing Will Newman wants to be in control of is getting out of this hospital. He couldn’t care less about his treatments, or a fancy new clinical drug trial. Soon, he’ll turn eighteen and then he’ll be able to unplug all these machines and actually go see the world, not just its hospitals.

Will’s exactly what Stella needs to stay away from. If he so much as breathes on Stella she could lose her spot on the transplant list. Either one of them could die. The only way to stay alive is to stay apart. But suddenly six feet doesn’t feel like safety. It feels like punishment.

What if they could steal back just a little bit of the space their broken lungs have stolen from them? Would five feet apart really be so dangerous if it stops their hearts from breaking too? (Goodreads)

RATING: 4 Stars

REVIEW:

This book is marketed as being just like “A Fault In Our Stars”. If you’re only looking at a romance between two sick kids then yes, it’s exactly like that. In reality though it has a lot of differences. 

The two main characters of this story share the same disease, Cystic Fibrosis.  They aren’t supposed to get within six feet of each other, so of course that means they can never ever touch. But when you’re a teenager and a cute boy is staying right next door, of course crushes occur. And crushes can lead to romance. To take back a little bit of what their diseases have stolen from them, the main characters decided to live by the new five feet apart rule. 

Possible spoiler….

Of course at one point they end up touching in order to save one of their lives. They both live to see the end of the book but you know they both aren’t going to live long (especially one of them). They also aren’t together at the end of the book. How can you really have a romance if you can’t touch or get to close? Our two teens do learn a lot from each other and in the end come away with new views on life because of it. 

I enjoyed this book mostly because I learned things about a disease that I wasn’t really familiar with. It made me see things through someone else’s eyes and made me look at my life a bit differently. It wasn’t the best written books, I think mostly because it’s taken from a screen play to a movie, but it did keep me interested up until the end. Because I have seen the trailer for the movie I kept picturing Cole Sprouse as Will. I feel like that might have made things a bit more entertaining for me as well. 

For the most part I think any teen could read this book and enjoy it. There is mention of two side characters having sex but it is such a tiny piece in an otherwise pretty clean book. 

Just A Little Bit Of Pixie Dust.....

Unhooked

by Lisa Maxwell

Hardcover, 342 pages

Published February 2nd 2016 by Simon Pulse

ISBN: 9781481432047

Library/ Met Author at Anderson’s YA Conference

About:

For as long as she can remember, Gwendolyn Allister has never had a place to call home—all because her mother believes that monsters are hunting them. Now these delusions have brought them to London, far from the life Gwen had finally started to build for herself. The only saving grace is her best friend, Olivia, who’s coming with them for the summer.

But when Gwen and Olivia are kidnapped by shadowy creatures and taken to a world of flesh-eating sea hags and dangerous Fey, Gwen realizes her mom might have been sane all along.

The world Gwen finds herself in is called Neverland, yet it’s nothing like the stories. Here, good and evil lose their meaning and memories slip like water through her fingers. As Gwen struggles to remember where she came from and find a way home, she must choose between trusting the charming fairy-tale hero who says all the right things and the roguish young pirate who promises to keep her safe.

With time running out and her enemies closing in, Gwen is forced to face the truths she’s been hiding from all along. But will she be able to save Neverland without losing herself? (Goodreads)

Rating: 3 Stars

Review:

I’m a huge Peter Pan fan…. Let me alter that a bit…. I’m a huge Captain Hook fan.

At first glance this book seemed right up my alley. A more modern retelling of the story. One where Hook is not evil but Peter might be.

All my hopes were dashed when they gave Hook a completely different name (Rowan) and a metal magic arm instead of a hook.

The first chunk of the book before Gwen gets kidnapped is slow. Once she gets to Neverland things are predictable and not well developed. I did enjoy how each chapter started with a little piece of a soldier’s story and how that story tied in, but I wish there was more to that.

I did like Rowan (aka wannabe Hook). He was rough, tough, and handsome. But he was not quite Hook. There wasn’t really much that I liked about Gwen. There wasn’t much I liked about Peter. All of the other characters we never really learned much about so they were useless.

This book gets points for sort of being unique. The mother and Gwen’s background play an interesting part of the story.  Rowan’s background was interesting as well. I wish that both were explained more though.

Overall, I give this book only three stars. It had potential, but missed the mark and was under developed. It could be that I’m a huge Peter Pan nerd though. I think teens who enjoy retellings could easily get into this book, but I’d give them titles like Everland or Peter and the Star Catchers first.

Off To Neverland!

Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook

by Christina Henry

Paperback, 292 pages

Published July 4th 2017 by Berkley Books

ISBN: 9780399584022

Library/ Bought

About:

There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. This is how it happened. How I went from being Peter Pan’s first—and favorite—lost boy to his greatest enemy.

Peter brought me to his island because there were no rules and no grownups to make us mind. He brought boys from the Other Place to join in the fun, but Peter's idea of fun is sharper than a pirate’s sword. Because it’s never been all fun and games on the island. Our neighbors are pirates and monsters. Our toys are knife and stick and rock—the kinds of playthings that bite.

Peter promised we would all be young and happy forever.(Goodreads)

Rating: 5 Stars

Review:

I loved this book. It is a perfect dark retelling of Peter Pan staring my favorite pirate Hook (Jamie)! This is the story of how Jamie was once a Lost Boy. In fact he was Pan’s first and favorite lost boy, until things get so bad that Jamie rebels and tries to escape. That’s a big “No” in Pan’s book! This book explains how Jamie becomes the Captain that everyone knows him as today. It’s violent, unexpected, heart touching and perfect. Be warned if you read this book you may never look at Peter Pan (the character) the same way ever again! He is not the fun loving Disney character you might be picturing right now. And Hook isn’t a middle aged, mustache wearing, crocodile hating, evil pirate.  He’s actually a cute teen trying to survive the dangers of Neverland and keep his friends alive.

If you even remotely enjoy fairytale retellings then pick up this book ASAP! Know that it’s not for those who are hard core “Neverland is a happy place and Pan is the best” believers. Pan in this book will shred all of those beliefs with his sword!

Live Like Line...

The Miracle Season

by Kathy Bresnahan

Paperback, 272 pages

Published March 8th 2018 by KCI Sports Publishing

ISBN: 9781940056487

Library

About:

On August 11, 2011, Caroline Line Found was tragically killed in a moped accident on her way to visit her terminally ill mother, Ellyn. Caroline's death, and that of her mother twelve days later, shocked her Iowa City community and devastated her father, Ernie Found, and siblings, Gregg and Catharine. Faced with an overwhelming grief of their own, the Iowa City West volleyball team and coach, Kathy Bresnahan, attempted to move forward, hoping for some type of normalcy to return to their fractured lives. But how do you move forward playing a game that serves as a constant reminder of your fallen leader?

Anyone who has struggled to overcome life s challenges will appreciate this story of strength, faith, perseverance and love. (Amazon)

Rating: 4 Stars

Review:

It is obvious from reading this book how much of an impact Caroline Found had on not just her team, not just the school, but also on people all over the country, even many years after her death. You can also tell how much of her heart Coach Kathy Bresnahan put into writing this book.  She cared about her kids so much. I feel like the death of a student isn’t that abnormal. There were a couple in the 4 years I was in High School, and a couple the 4 years my sister was there as well. I’ve seen and been a part of some of the impact these deaths cause. When Caroline dies the impact is huge. Her death is so unexpected and she seemed like such a shining star that when her light goes out everyone is left in the dark and has to find a way to go on. Add in the fact that Caroline’s mother was extremely sick and dies soon after her and the tragedy becomes even harder. The Miracle Season takes that tragedy and shows that even though someone is gone their light can still shine. I loved that the coach decided (with the help of a friend) not to dedicate the season to Caroline, because then the players would put to much pressure on themselves and feel horrible if they were letting Caroline down. Instead they decided that they should “Live Like Line”.  Be a leader like her. Play hard like her. Live life to the fullest like her. It’s no surprise that the team wins State again. That’s not the point of the book. The point is overcoming grief a little bit at a time. It’s learning to move on, but still love and remember those who we lose. There is a lot of Volleyball in this book. I’m thankful that Kathy uses technical terms but then describes what is meant by them to us non Volleyball pros. If you are looking for a sad but uplifting story, pick up Miracle Season! 

Amuck, Amuck, Amuck!

Hocus Pocus & The All New Sequel

by A.W. Jantha

Hardcover, 560 pages

Expected publication: July 10th 2018 by Freeform

ISBN13: 9781368020039

NetGalley

About:

Hocus Pocus is beloved by Halloween enthusiasts all over the world. Diving once more into the world of witches, this electrifying two-part young adult novel, released on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 1993 film, marks a new era of Hocus Pocus. Fans will be spellbound by a fresh retelling of the original film, followed by the all-new sequel that continues the story with the next generation of Salem teens.

Shortly after moving from California to Salem, Massachusetts, Max Dennison finds himself in hot water when he accidentally releases a coven of witches, the Sanderson sisters, from the afterlife. Max, his sister, and his new friends (human and otherwise) must find a way to stop the witches from carrying out their evil plan and remaining on earth to torment Salem for all eternity.

Twenty-five years later, Max and Allison's seventeen-year-old daughter, Poppy, finds herself face-to-face with the Sanderson sisters in all their sinister glory. When Halloween celebrations don't quite go as planned, it's a race against time as Poppy and her friends fight to save her family and all of Salem from the witches' latest death-defying scheme. (Goodreads)

Rating:4 Stars

Review:

“Another Glorious Morning! It Makes Me Sick!”

I LOVE THIS BOOK!

I was so excited to have a chance and read this book ahead of time. I’m a huge Hocus Pocus fan and have been waiting for more to the story since the original movie came out in the 90’s! I wasn’t to disappointed in this retelling and sequel. The first half of the book is the original story/movie only there are little “clues” added in that lead to the second half of the book which is the sequel. It was fun to get to read the original story and picture the movie in my head as I was going. I give the author props for doing a good job with the retelling. 

The sequel was not as good as the original, but that’s ok because I never expected it to be. It was still cute and funny. All of our favorite characters from the original are back in the second, including Binx! There are new characters that are introduced including a long lost sister and the Sanderson Mother! There are obvious twists and we know the kids will save the day again but that’s not really the point of the story anyway. It’s a story about family, friendship, and trust. On all those points it hits the mark. The sequel does end with a cliffhanger that definitely left me wanting more! I really hope they do another book. While the original was a great movie, I think that the sequel would be better suited as a Disney Channel movie. That’s not saying it’s not good, it just has more of that kind of vibe. Readers young and old who are a fan of the original movie will enjoy this read. Younger new readers might question what a virgin is so parents be prepared to field that question. 

Sorry To Disappoint...

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Vol. 1: The Crucible (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #1)

by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa,  Robert Hack (Illustrations)

Paperback, 160 pages

Published August 16th 2016 by Archie Comics

ISBN13: 9781627389877

Library

About:

On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, the young sorceress Sabrina Spellman finds herself at a crossroads, having to choose between an unearthly destiny and her mortal boyfriend, Harvey. But a foe from her family's past has arrived in Greendale, Madame Satan, and she has her own deadly agenda. Archie Comics' latest horror sensation starts here! For TEEN+ readers. Compiles the first six issues of the ongoing comic book series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. (Goodreads)

Rating: 3 Stars

Review:

So NOT the TGIF show I loved and remember. I snagged this book to read because I heard that it was being picked up to be a Hulu or Netflix TV show and that it might have connections to the TV show Riverdale. I use to watch Sabrina the Teenaged Witch growing up and loved it so much. I also love Riverdale so I was really excited to hear about potential crossovers. I knew the Chilling Adventures were going to be different and darker, but I don’t think I realized how much darker.  We’ve got a  naked, melted faced sorceress who is summoned by two of our favorite Riverdale/Archie gals, but it’s Sabrina, one town over, who has to deal with the fallout.  There’s tons of black magic and death. I can deal with all of that. I’m even curious to see where the story goes in the second volume. The art however, is not my favorite in this book. The depictions of the characters aren’t consistent and the artist seems to have trouble with facial expressions, especially on the sorceress/Madam Satan.  The Graphic Novel kind of has an old time art feel, that falls flat and doesn’t work with the story. Overall, this book was a disappointment to me. Hard core fans should pick it up just to see what it’s about, but otherwise I’d say skip it.  Try Afterlife With Archie or Jughead The Hunger instead.

 

I So Loved That Cat! 

One With The Force

Rebel Rising

by Beth Revis

Hardcover, 410 pages

Published May 2nd 2017 by Disney Lucasfilm Press

ISBN: 9781484780831

Checked Out From Library

About:

When Jyn Erso was five years old, her mother was murdered and her father taken from her to serve the Empire. But despite the loss of her parents she is not completely alone—Saw Gerrera, a man willing to go to any extremes necessary in order to resist Imperial tyranny, takes her in as his own, and gives her not only a home but all the abilities and resources she needs to become a rebel herself.

Jyn dedicates herself to the cause—and the man. But fighting alongside Saw and his people brings with it danger and the question of just how far Jyn is willing to go as one of Saw’s soldiers. When she faces an unthinkable betrayal that shatters her world, Jyn will have to pull the pieces of herself back together and figure out what she truly believes in…and who she can really trust. (Goodreads)

Rating: 4 Stars

Review:

If you’ve looked at past posts of mine you might have seen that I am a big Star Wars fans. Being as such, I know how much likes/dislikes vary among fans. A fan who likes one thing might be yelled at by another fan who disapproves of that. It’s all a matter of opinion in my book though. I have seen all of the movies many times and have read some of the books and graphic novels. I’m no expert but part of my heart belongs to the series and always will. 

That said, I enjoyed this book. By the end of Rouge One I was hoping Jyn would make it somehow. This book at least gave me a little more of her story, even if it was backstory. Even though her story is tragic from start to finish, she is such a strong female character and I respect that. This book was not perfect. It was a tad slow in spots. Starting from when she hides from the Storm Troopers after her mother is killed, we get to see her life growing up to the point when Cassian finds her in prison at the beginning of Rouge One. The characters were pretty spot on, but not exactly like their movie counter parts. It’s a YA novel so that’s to be expected. Throughout the book we learn how Jyn was trained by Saw and what led her to become the person she is in Rouge One. How she kind of loses her humanity, but then finds it again. The fact that Rouge One is a standalone movie (not part of one of the trilogies) and that it introduced us to new characters who haven’t received official backstories yet helped this book. I’m not sure the author could have pulled off a book about the original characters (Luke, Leia, Han, Chewy).  To turn Jyn’s story into a YA novel was easy considering she’s pretty much a clean slate, and Revis does a good job setting her characters up. I think that any Star Wars fan of almost any age will enjoy this read. Like I mentioned before, it’s not perfect, but it is something to fill in the time between movies being released and to get you deeper into the Star Wars Universe. 

Marvel Does It Again!

Runaways: An Original Novel

by Christopher Golden 

Paperback, 352 pages

Expected publication: January 2nd 2018 by Marvel Press

ISBN: 9781484782019

Received ARC From Publisher

About: 

"The Pride, back in L.A.? Their parents, alive? Karolina had never realized hope and fear could feel so much alike."

Written by New York Times best-selling author Christopher Golden, Runaways: An Original Novel is a fresh take on the Marvel fan favorite. Including the first issue of the revived Runaways comic series written by Rainbow Rowell and with art by Kris Anka, it's easy for fans of the comics, fans of the new Hulu TV show, and first-time readers to all enjoy this new take on an old classic.

Turns out murderous Super Villains don't make for good parents. The Runaways had no choice. They had to kill them. Well, more or less. Now Nico, Karolina, Gert, Chase, and Molly are on the run again, hiding out and trying to regain a sense of normalcy. But kids with super powers don't get to be normal.

The city is overrun with criminals, each faction bent on murdering them for one reason or another. It's only when the Runaways uncover the truth behind their parents' past that they realize the evil isn't just in L.A. (Goodreads)

Rating: 4

Review:

I was pleasantly surprised by this read. After being disappointed by DC's new Batman novel I didn't have high hopes for another superhero book. This one however, was actually pretty good. It stuck close to the graphic novel origins (yes I have read the series). It gave good back story from the comics so those who haven't read the comics will still be able to follow and enjoy.  I do wish there was more character looks descriptions though. Sometimes I had a hard time picturing the main heroes in my head, despite the fact that I’ve seen them countless times in the comics. I feel like the "good guy" characters kept in character from the comics. The bad guys were very "Marvel" bad guy like. All super powered and in costumes for the most part. There were a few “hidden” bad guys that made the end more exciting. There was plenty of action and plot development to keep the story moving and to keep the reader interested. The ending wasn't really a big surprise, but it was still done in a clever way. Due to swearing (mostly done by the youngest Runaway member) and sexual content (Two members end up naked in bed but it doesn't end up going all the way... if you know what I mean) I'm not sure I'd give it to younger teens. Those who are looking for a decent Marvel read or who are getting ready for the Runaways TV show will probably enjoy this read though. 

Batman??? Not So Much...

Batman: Nightwalker (DC Icons #2)

by Marie Lu

Hardcover, 272 pages

Expected publication: January 2nd 2018 by Random House Books for Young Readers

ISBN 0399549781 (ISBN13: 9780399549786)

SeriesDC Icons #2

Received ARC From Publisher

About:

Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy.

The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list.

One by one, the city's elites are being executed as their mansions' security systems turn against them, trapping them like prey. Meanwhile, Bruce is turning eighteen and about to inherit his family's fortune, not to mention the keys to Wayne Enterprises and all the tech gadgetry his heart could ever desire. But after a run-in with the police, he's forced to do community service at Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison that holds the city's most brutal criminals.

Madeleine Wallace is a brilliant killer . . . and Bruce's only hope.

In Arkham, Bruce meets Madeleine, a brilliant girl with ties to the Nightwalkers. What is she hiding? And why will she speak only to Bruce? Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel. But is he getting her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? Bruce will walk the dark line between trust and betrayal as the Nightwalkers circle closer.

Rating: 3 Stars

Review:

Fox got it right by calling their young Bruce Wayne/James Gordon show Gotham and not connecting it to Batman. This book got it wrong. So wrong! We have an 18 year old Bruce who doesn't seem to be anywhere near becoming the dark knight yet. Yes he saves the day all while wearing black, but it's not Batman like. It's more of a generic YA drama/adventure/romance book.

If you look at it like just an everyday YA book then it's a decent read. The writing it ok, though it is kind of slow in some parts. If you don't try to picture this as a Batman book the characters and such are ok. If you're like me though and you were hoping for a good Batman novel, you're out of luck. Besides his parents being killed and having a Butler named Alfred this Bruce wasn't what I was looking for. Where's the dark, brooding character , with a tortured soul, kind of looking for revenge and wanting to fix his city? Even TVs Gotham with an even younger Bruce has all that.

Why is Harvey Dent (who is very un Dent like) one of Bruce’s best friends? It seemed like a stunt to throw a well-known character into the mix since our bad guys (who aren't too Batman villain like) are all newbies. And the other couple name drops seemed like a stunt as well. Fox and Gordon weren’t used to the extent that they should have been. Even Alfred had a minimum roll until closer to the end of the book.

Gotham is not how I've ever pictured it either. Wayne's house and property are way to close to other houses. Arkham didn’t seem to scary or troublesome. It seemed like even the worse inmates were tame.  Even the streets they drive through in the city just seem wrong and to nice and light. Gotham should be dark and run down. There should be criminals and gangs, not concerts in the park and joy rides. And don’t get me started on the drones. Are they flying drones like I first pictured because of the word drone? Or are they more robotic humanoids? I really had a hard time figuring that out.

By the end of this I was expecting Bruce to either run off and marry the girl or just become a rich guy who helps people by charity or becomes a cop. Not a guy who runs off and trains to become a vigilante, which there is no hint of.

And my biggest pet peeve... what was with all the bats. Bruce mentions liking watching the bats at home and flying over Gotam. I get he's going to become Batman, but from my memory it wasn't because he enjoyed watching the bats fly every night.

I'm very disappointed in this "Batman" novel. If you're expecting Batman, pick up something else. If you want teen drama then give this one a shot.

A Different Take On An Older Story...

The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1

by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author), Cassandra Jean (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator)

Paperback 192 pages

Published November 7th 2017 by Yen Press

Checked Out From Library

About:

Cassandra Clare's bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments, is adapted into a graphic novel series!

(Goodreads)

The first installment of Cassandra Clare's bestselling urban fantasy series, The Mortal Instruments, is adapted into a graphic novel series!

Hanging out with her best friend, Simon, is just about the most exciting thing in Clary's life...that is, until she realizes there are people only she can see. But when her mother disappears and a monster attacks her, Clary has to embrace a world that she never even knew existed--a world full of vampires, werewolves, demons, and those who fight for the humans, Shadowhunters...

(Amazon)

Rating: 3 Stars

Review:

Right from the start I’d like to say that I’ve read the first few books in the original series and enjoyed them. I’ve seen the movie, and though it didn’t match the book as well as I hoped it would, I enjoyed it too. I also watch the TV show, which at first I hated because it really doesn’t match the books, but it definitely grew on me and I now consider myself a fan of it. So I am very familiar with the Mortal Instruments series.

That said, concerning this graphic novel adaptation of the Mortal Instruments, I liked that the story followed the book series better than the tv show/movie does, but the art work didn't work for me. It was to manga like. The character sketches in this bugged me more than the actor choices for the movie did. I just couldn’t get into it. I will admit I’m not a huge manga fan, but I do love graphic novels. That might have been what destroyed this book for me. I heard graphic novel and was expecting something different. The art work is consistent throughout the book, which is always a plus for me. The story was easy to follow, another plus. The setting was drawn well, but I just couldn’t get past the drawings of the people. I also feel like the original book is just to long to be nicely translated into a graphic novel. We barely scratched the surface of the story in this volume! That is something that always annoyed me about these sorts of adaptations. Over all, I give this work a reluctant 3. Fans of manga and the series might be able to get more into this book than me. It’s probably ok for any age teen, though there is a Clary in her underwear scene so be warned lol. I'd recommend reading the actual novels and skipping this adaptation.

You Go Glen CoCo!

Mean Girls: A Novel

by Micol Ostow 

Hardcover, 304 pages

Published September 12th 2017 by Scholastic Inc.

ISBN: 9781338087567

Checked Out From The Library

About:

You know the story--or do you?

Cady Heron grew up homeschooled in Africa with scientist parents as her teachers, monkeys as her classmates and the African plains as her playground. But when her family moves to the suburbs of Illinois, she finds herself a stranger in a strange land: high school.

With no prior research to guide her, Cady's forced to figure out North Shore High all on her own. Suddenly she finds herself sucked into Girl World as a new member of the social elite dubbed "The Plastics." Cady discovers that unlike the wild, Girl World doesn't have any rules--especially when you maybe, possibly, okay definitely, have a giant crush on their ruthless leader's ex-boyfriend. Turns out, life in high school might be even more brutal than a showdown on the Savannah.

Based on the screenplay by Tina Fey, this retelling of the cult classic film includes tons of extra, never-before-seen bonus content. 

(Goodreads)

Rating: 4 Stars

Review:

This book is basically the movie in novel form. It’s almost word for word in many parts… or at least it seems that way. I didn’t actually sit down and check. What this book did provide that was different from the movie is we got some alternate points of views. It wasn’t just all Cady. We also got the characters feelings in words instead of just seeing them on screen, which added a bit more meat to the story. I’d say that about 90% of the book is from the movie, with the extra 10% being filler text and explanations. There might be a couple short scenes not in the movie, but blink and you’ll miss them. This book gets 4 stars because despite it basically being the movie… I love the movie! It’s unique and fun. I’d say give the book to older teens, since there is some more mature content…. though most younger teens have probably already seen the movie and have no issues with it, so they might enjoy it too. Overall, it’s a fun reminder of the movie. And if you haven’t seen the movie, read the book first! You’ll enjoy it even more!