TV series · 2019 · Netflix
Is We Are the Wave based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. We Are the Wave is based on the book The Wave by Todd Strasser (1981).
The TV series premiered in 2019 on Netflix.
The book behind We Are the Wave
The Wave
by Todd Strasser · first published 1981 · novelization, young adult fiction
Novel by Todd Strasser.
Other adaptations of The Wave
- The Wave (film, 2008)
Common questions
Is We Are the Wave based on a book?
Yes. We Are the Wave is based on the book The Wave by Todd Strasser (1981).
Who wrote the book We Are the Wave is based on?
The Wave was written by Todd Strasser and first published in 1981.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Wave before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.