Movie · 2017
Is Urfin and His Wooden Soldiers based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Urfin and His Wooden Soldiers is based on the book Urfin Jus and his Wooden Soldiers by Alexander Volkov (1963).
Urfin Jus and his Wooden Soldiers is part of the Emerald City series.
The movie was released in 2017.
The book behind Urfin and His Wooden Soldiers
Urfin Jus and his Wooden Soldiers
by Alexander Volkov · first published 1963 · children's literature
Children's novel by Alexander Volkov.
Emerald City: books by publication date
- The Wizard of the Emerald City (1939)
- Urfin Jus and his Wooden Soldiers (1963)
- The Seven Underground Kings (1964)
- The Fiery God of the Marrans (1968)
- The Yellow Fog (1970)
- The Secret of the Abandoned Castle (1976)
Common questions
Is Urfin and His Wooden Soldiers based on a book?
Yes. Urfin and His Wooden Soldiers is based on the book Urfin Jus and his Wooden Soldiers by Alexander Volkov (1963).
Who wrote the book Urfin and His Wooden Soldiers is based on?
Urfin Jus and his Wooden Soldiers was written by Alexander Volkov and first published in 1963.
Is Urfin Jus and his Wooden Soldiers part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Emerald City series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Urfin Jus and his Wooden Soldiers 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 Alexander Volkov's books
- The Wizard of the Emerald City (film, 2024)