Movie Adaptations
Clueless, the 1995 Teen Comedy Movie was loosely adapted from this Jane Austen Novel
What is "Emma"?
This author's book, "Little Women", has been adapted to a movie and/or TV show 10 times since it was written in 1868
Who is "Louisa May Alcott"
The earliest signs of this couple cropped up in "Chamber of Secrets" followed even more with hints in the "Goblet of Fire"
Who are "Hermoine Granger" and "Ronald Weasely"
This classic story features four siblings, during war torn England, who come across a fantastical world filled with adventure and magic and work to overthrow an evil witch
What is "Twilight"
"10 Things I Hate about You" was a modern retelling of this Shakespeare play.
This author's 1813 novel was most recently adapted in 2005 as a movie with the same name, which starred Keira Knightly as "Elizabeth"
Who is "Jane Austen"
This couple, featured in Nicholas Sparks bestselling book, was a modern day "Romeo and Juliet" story, that truly reflected love lasts through sickness and in health
Who are "Allie and Noah"
This cautionary Dr. Seuss tale, reminds us all of the importance of speaking up for those that can't speak for themselves
What is "The Lorax"
This book most famous character was the result of a misspelling. The author thought she was using an old Louisiana name, Lestan. It was several years before she realized her error, but the famous vampire's name was already cemented
This John Steinbeck book was turned into a movie in 1940 which starred Henry Fonda as "Tom"
What is the "Grapes of Wrath"
This author wrote her debut novel in 1960 which was adapted into a movie in 1962, starring Gregory Peck as "Atticus Finch"
This couple, featured in this 1987 movie adaptation, is a story about storytelling and chronicles a bossy princess who is a damsel in distress
Who are "Westley" and "Buttercup"
This book is based off the author's experiences as a taste tester for Cadbury. This story shows the importance of honesty, following the rules, being humble and gracious in order to meet their fortune
What is "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
Bram Stoker, author of this famous novel, dreamt of a "vampire king rising from the tomb" and started writing the novel based on that
What is "Dracula"
This 2004 movie, starring Paul Giamatti, is based off this book, which details his characters adventures in California Wine country
What is "Sideways"
This author's book has been remade dozen of times since it was published in 1818. Javier Bardem recently has joked that "I have the looks, I have the head size, that's for sure" to play this titular monster character
Who is "Mary Shelley"
This couple features in this Starz series, based off the eight book saga, is about a red-headed Highlander and his time-travelling wife
Who are "Jamie and Claire Fraser"
This book's author had trouble coming up with a name for the magical land that the main character visits. One day, he found himself looking at the filing cabinet in his study. There were three drawers marked "A to G," "H to N" and "O to Z". So, the name of the magical land was born and it's certainly not like home
What is the "Wizard of Oz"
This movie was inspired by a Marvel Comic book series based off the main character's desire to devote his life to ridding the world of all vampires
What is "Blade"
What is "Under the Tuscan Sun"
This author book, first published in 1936 and adapted to a movie in 1939, was an epic saga that was the first movie released in color.
Who is "Margaret Mitchell"
L.M. Montgomery's book, portrays this couple who were originally rivals at Avonlea school. He was infamous for teasing all the girls in school, while she remained stubbornly resentful of his behavior. Over the course of the story, their rivalry turns into a mutual respect that brings the couple together
Who are "Anne and Gilbert"
This children's classic novel was published in 1911. The author, inspired by overgrown ivy on a wall near an old English estate, wrote about a heartwarming story about the belief in the essential goodness of human beings and the story encourages the reader to acknowledge that their attitude determines their outcome
What is the "Secret Garden"
This Anne Rice novel focuses on the origins of the vampires and was made famous because the movie was released posthumously after the main actress died tragically in an airline crash
What is "Queen of the Damned"