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Movie · 2012

Is Cool Kids Don't Cry based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Cool Kids Don't Cry is based on the book Achtste-groepers huilen niet by Jacques Vriens (1999).

The movie was released in 2012.

The book behind Cool Kids Don't Cry

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Achtste-groepers huilen niet

by Jacques Vriens · first published 1999 · children's literature

Book by Jacques Vriens.

Common questions

Is Cool Kids Don't Cry based on a book?

Yes. Cool Kids Don't Cry is based on the book Achtste-groepers huilen niet by Jacques Vriens (1999).

Who wrote the book Cool Kids Don't Cry is based on?

Achtste-groepers huilen niet was written by Jacques Vriens and first published in 1999.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Achtste-groepers huilen niet before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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