Movie · 2012
Is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is based on the book The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (1881).
The movie was released in 2012.
The book behind Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar
The Prince and the Pauper
by Mark Twain · first published 1881 · cloak and dagger novel, historical fiction, children's fiction
Novel by Mark Twain.
Other adaptations of The Prince and the Pauper
- Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (film, 2004)
- The Prince and the Pauper (film, 1990)
- The Prince and the Pauper (film, 1937)
- The Prince and the Pauper (film, 1977)
Common questions
Is Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar based on a book?
Yes. Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is based on the book The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (1881).
Who wrote the book Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar is based on?
The Prince and the Pauper was written by Mark Twain and first published in 1881.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Prince and the Pauper before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Mark Twain's books
- Mud (film, 2012)
- The Adventures of Huck Finn (film, 1993)
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (TV, 1980)
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (film, 1938)
- Tom Sawyer (film, 1973)
- Tom Sawyer (film, 1917)