TV series · 1999 · KiKA
Is Jim Button based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Jim Button is based on the works Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver by Michael Ende (1960) and Jim Button and the Wild 13 by Michael Ende (1962).
The TV series premiered in 1999 on KiKA.
The book behind Jim Button
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
by Michael Ende · first published 1960 · children's fiction, fantasy
1960 children's fantasy novel by Michael Ende.
Jim Button and the Wild 13
by Michael Ende · first published 1962 · fantasy, children's fiction
1962 novel by Michael Ende.
Common questions
Is Jim Button based on a book?
Yes. Jim Button is based on the works Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver by Michael Ende (1960) and Jim Button and the Wild 13 by Michael Ende (1962).
Who wrote the book Jim Button is based on?
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver was written by Michael Ende and first published in 1960.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Michael Ende's books
- The NeverEnding Story (film, 1984)
- Wunschpunsch (TV, 2011)
- The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (film, 1990)
- The NeverEnding Story III (film, 1994)
- Momo (film, 2025)
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