Movie · 2010
Is Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is based on the book series Guardians of Ga'Hoole by Kathryn Lasky (2008).
The movie was released in 2010.
The book series behind Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Guardians of Ga'Hoole
Book series by Kathryn Lasky · first published 2008 · fantasy
Novel series by Kathryn Lasky.
Guardians of Ga'Hoole: books in order
- Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Capture (2003)
- Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Journey (2003)
- Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Rescue (2004)
- Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Siege (2004)
- Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Shattering (2004)
- Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Burning (2004)
- Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Hatchling (2005)
- Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Outcast
- The First Collier
- The Coming of Hoole (2006)
- To Be a King (2006)
- The Golden Tree (2007)
- The River of Wind (2007)
- Exile (2008)
- The War of the Ember (2008)
- The Rise of a Legend
Common questions
Is Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole based on a book?
Yes. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is based on the book series Guardians of Ga'Hoole by Kathryn Lasky (2008).
Who wrote the book Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is based on?
Guardians of Ga'Hoole was written by Kathryn Lasky and first published in 2008.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Capture, book 1 of Guardians of Ga'Hoole. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.