The movie is both the reason I liked and disliked this book. Like because I'd tolerate just about anything in this series and it was fun to see where it originated from. Dislike because I had something so brilliant to compare it too. The book was cute but very much targeted for kids, while the movie targeted families and has a much more complex plot. 
 I don't regret the time it took to read this. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to young readers, but not fans of the movie (especially if they are close to my age). The differences are just too much.