I have never read these book but I figured I would go see the movie because it looked really good. My friend sent me a trailer link via e-mail. I have to say that I thought this movie was really good I enjoyed every minute of it. The ending would have been weird had I not known that is only one of 4 books in the series. My only suggestion is that while this movie is still new if you don't want to listen to a bunch of little girls giggling and whispering go during school hours. But all the same is was a GREAT movie!!!