TV series · 1976 · Fuji Television
Is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother is based on the works From the Apennines to the Andes by Edmondo de Amicis (1886) and Heart by Edmondo de Amicis (1886).
The TV series premiered in 1976 on Fuji Television.
The book behind 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Heart
by Edmondo de Amicis · first published 1886 · children's fiction
Italian children's novel by Edmondo de Amicis.
Common questions
Is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother based on a book?
Yes. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother is based on the works From the Apennines to the Andes by Edmondo de Amicis (1886) and Heart by Edmondo de Amicis (1886).
Who wrote the book 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother is based on?
From the Apennines to the Andes was written by Edmondo de Amicis and first published in 1886.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read From the Apennines to the Andes before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.