Read the Book First!

There are several movies being released this holiday season that are based on books; some have already been released! Before you head to the movie theatre, pick up a book!

The Fantastic Mr. Fox
Release Date: November 25, 2009
This family-friendly movie is based on Roald Dahl’s 1970 book of the same name. The story details Mr. Fox’s conflict with three area farmers from whom he is stealing food.

Sherlock Holmes
Release Date: December 25, 2009
This movie is based on the original series of detective books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.

New Moon
Release Date: November 20, 2009
This story is the second installment of Stephanie Meyers’ Twilight Saga. New Moon continues the story of Bella Swan’s relationship with local vampires and also introduces werewolves into the story line.

The Lovely Bones
Release Date: January 15, 2010
This movie is an adaptation of Alice Sebold’s novel of the same name. The story begins with the main character, Susie, being raped and murdered. Sebold’s book is the story of how a family deals with the affects of the crime.

A Christmas Carol
Release Date: November 6, 2009
A new movie based on Charles Dickens’ classic story. Jim Carrey plays the infamously miserly Ebenezer Scrooge.

Precious
Release Date: December 3, 2009
This movie was based on the novel Push by Sapphire. A pregnant teen enrolls in school in an attempt to turn her life around.