Movie · 1963

Is The Mouse on the Moon based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. The Mouse on the Moon is based on the book The Mouse on the Moon by Leonard Wibberley (1962).

The Mouse on the Moon is book 2 of The Mouse that Roared series series.

The movie was released in 1963.

The book behind The Mouse on the Moon

The Mouse on the Moon

by Leonard Wibberley · first published 1962

1962 novel by Leonard Wibberley.

The Mouse that Roared series: books in order

  1. The Mouse That Roared (1955)
  2. The Mouse on the Moon (1962)
  3. Beware of the Mouse (1958)

Common questions

Is The Mouse on the Moon based on a book?

Yes. The Mouse on the Moon is based on the book The Mouse on the Moon by Leonard Wibberley (1962).

Who wrote the book The Mouse on the Moon is based on?

The Mouse on the Moon was written by Leonard Wibberley and first published in 1962.

Is The Mouse on the Moon part of a series?

Yes, it is book 2 in The Mouse that Roared series series (2 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Mouse That Roared, book 1 of The Mouse on the Moon. 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.

More screen adaptations of Leonard Wibberley's books

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