MrsBasil Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 The Waterhorse thread had me wondering which, if any, good, interesting, or fun kids books were made into good movies? I'm open to any age range, but am specifically interested in things for kids under 10 with movies that the whole family might enjoy. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Anne of Green Gables American Girl "Molly" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenlaw31 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Misty of Chincoteague. I didn't even know they made a movie till I found it at a yard sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I can't suggest good ones but I can tell you that we were VERY dissapointed with the movie "Keeping the Promise" which is based on the book "Sign of the Beaver". The book was wonderful and the movie really lost what made it great. The movie left out major plot points and all but ignored the relationship between the boy, Matt, and the indians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Because of Winn-Dixie--the movie didn't keep entirely to the book, but it did pretty well and was generally a very good movie. Avoid the Secret of NIMH movie at all costs :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Misty of Chincoteague. I didn't even know they made a movie till I found it at a yard sale. We saw this on Netflix Instant Watch--not sure if it's still there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 pollyanna. I can't say that the movies measures up to the book. I love both as a girl, and I couldn't get my older boys to listen to the book. They loved hte movie though, so it's better than nothing. There is still hope for my girl, though.... Johnny Tremain Heidi (see above comment re: pollyanna) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Here are some books/movies my 10 year old daughter and I read and then watched so far (with 5 y/o ds sometimes joining in on the movie)... ***** Heidi (with Shirley Temple; we tried goat's milk afterward, too) From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (actually in that case, we read the book and then saw the play; not sure if it's a movie too) Pippi Longstocking (several) Escape To Witch Mountain Mary Poppins Pinocchio (not the animated one) Because of Winn-Dixie Nim's Island (animated) Alice In Wonderland (animated, 1972) Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (both movie versions) The Indian In The Cupboard Harry Potter (The first two books and the first three movies) Skellig (has a homeschooled character in it) :) Treasure Island (animated) Sounder (read the book, will watch the movie shortly) Tuck Everlasting (read the book, will watch the movie shortly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (actually in that case, we read the book and then saw the play; not sure if it's a movie too) This is a movie and it is pretty close to the book, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I think there's 3 Narnia movies out now? Lord of the Rings The Neverending Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUJLBE Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Lassie Come Home-the original from 1943 with Roddy McDowall The movie is abridged but very true to the book. Beautiful book and beautiful movie. For sensitive kids there is one scene where a little dog dies defending its owner from robbers but Lassie, of course, makes it home safe and sound. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrie in VA Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 To Kill a Mockingbird. I loved both the book and movie Anne of Green Gables (w/ Megan Fallows). The movies were a joy to watch-- I was a grad student who would fly into Boston to catch up with a dear older friend who was a teacher and annually we'd spend an afternoon watching these. The movies seemed to combine both the Anne books and the Emily books. Treasure Island. Disney has a non-animated movie. It was in this movie that I discovered that J.K. Rowling borrowed the name Squire Trelawney in her books. It is in the first sentence of Robert Louis Stevenson's book but I missed it on the first go around. I watched the animation of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH but was not impressed. My husband enjoyed the book and suggested I share it with our boys and based on the movie I just let it slide-- and he usually has interesting suggestions and insight. After reading Melissa's post I'll finally give the book a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Ok, this combo is more for teens, and is especially great when studying the Industrial revolution: Elizabeth Gaskill's North and South, and the wonderful BBC movie North and South. Richard Armitage, who plays Thornton, is soooo awesome in this role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 This is a movie and it is pretty close to the book, too. I cannot find this movie - anyone have a link to it? I had no idea it was a movie! We LOVE that book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrie in VA Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I cannot find this movie - anyone have a link to it? I had no idea it was a movie! We LOVE that book! http://www.netflix.com/Movie/From-the-Mixed-Up-Files-of-Mrs.-Basil-E.-Frankweiler/60002927 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 http://www.netflix.com/Movie/From-the-Mixed-Up-Files-of-Mrs.-Basil-E.-Frankweiler/60002927 Thanks! Too bad it shows as unavailable from netflix :( But I'm in luck, I searched a different library system than the one I usually use and they have one. I just ordered it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 That is going to be an exercise in disappointment! But here are my pix: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Mary Poppins Bridge to Terabithia Because of Winn Dixie Babe Matilda Charlie and the Chocolate Factory James and the Giant Peach etc etc Nurse Matilda/Nanny McPhee 5 Children and It The Railway Children Pippi Longstalking LOTR Harry Potter Homeward Bound The 101 Dalmations All the Jurassic Park movies Where the Red Fern Grows Summer of the Monkeys Now I have to hit Google. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I don't think anyone mentioned these, but "Charlotte's Web", "Jumanji", and "Zathura." All favorites at our house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Wait. You said good movies. Oops. Missed that part. Most of the movies are not that great. But they are fun to compare and contrast. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I watched the animation of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH but was not impressed. My husband enjoyed the book and suggested I share it with our boys and based on the movie I just let it slide-- and he usually has interesting suggestions and insight. After reading Melissa's post I'll finally give the book a try. Oh, please do!!! I never read the book as a child, but I enjoyed the movie. I didn't remember too much about it though, so last year when the book came up in our rotation, I figured we'd read the book and watch the movie the way we usually do. I fell completely in love with the book. Then, when we watched the movie afterward, I was outraged at the changes they made! They made it such a ridiculous story, IMO. I didn't see how old your kids were, but we read it when DD8 was 7. She enjoyed it, but I don't think she got as much out of it as a slightly older child would. I think it's worth reading yourself though...and I think I just convinced myself to re-read it :lol: I hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 We are reading Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh right now, and loving it of course. We haven't watched the movie (and won't based on the negative reviews here!) but I did notice on the front of the book that the movie is actually a compilation of THREE different books, not just this book. So maybe that's why the movie is so radically different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 We are reading Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh right now, and loving it of course. We haven't watched the movie (and won't based on the negative reviews here!) but I did notice on the front of the book that the movie is actually a compilation of THREE different books, not just this book. So maybe that's why the movie is so radically different. Really! I didn't know that, I'll have to look it up. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 :lurk5: I'm thinking of starting a book club for kids in 3rd through 5th grade next year. My son will be in 3rd and seems to be doing very well with his reading. I was thinking read the book at home, get together to discuss it then watch the movie, then discuss the differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I Am David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathesan1 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Watership Down. Am reading the book to ds (7) and planning on watching the movie when done. I saw the movie as a child and remember enjoying it, but that was a long time ago. Will be interesting to see how good it really is. We also read and watched Black Stallion, Black Beauty, Bambi, Peter Pan, Mulan, 101 Dalmations. I have been really enjoying reading the "Disney" titles then watching the Disney movies. Many of them ,I hadn't even realized that there was a book 1st (did you know that Bambi was a novel 1st?). We talk about how different the book and movie are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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