Marvel's Ant-Man: The Junior Novel

by Chris Wyatt

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios' "Ant-Man." Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. © 2015 Marvel

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Marvel, Superheroes, Audiobook

144 pages, Paperback

First published June 16, 2015

About the author

Christopher Aaron Wyatt, sometimes credited as Chris "Doc" Wyatt is an American film producer, writer, and second unit director.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_W...

Reviews

[Suzzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5*

Though not a complete novelization of the movie, but still it covers Scott’s story up to choosing to be Ant-Man. I really did enjoy it and found it entertaining, but to get more of just a hair of the story, you’ll need to watch the movie. However, it does make readers want to watch the movie to see where Scott’s story goes.

[Nicola Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great little book of the film sum up, joining Scott Lang in his adventure of becoming Ant-Man.

Starting in a very similar way to the film, the book goes through snippets of Scott’s life with how it played out on screen. The only caveat being it isn’t a complete representation of the film so to any expecting the full film in this book may be left a little disappointed.

I thought it was a great overview though and really enjoyed it. I could definitely have read more but I loved reading the film in a short little book format so it was a win for me!

[Kooshmeister · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first novelization (junior or otherwise) I've ever seen that only adapts half of the movie. Yes, it covers everything in the film up until Scott Lang's decision to become Ant-Man. And nothing after that. It just ends. No final battle, no anything. It just stops. Essentially, it is less an adaptation of the film and more an adaptation of only the first act and part of the second, intended to whet the reader's appetite for the film without spoiling the climax, but this is literally the one and only time I've ever seen this done.

[Amanda Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although there were subtle differences from the movie, I enjoyed the small insights you get through literary character development that you can't find in a movie.

[Britt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice short book explaining the Ant-Man origin story. I enjoyed it enough, since I love everything Marvel, and I think it had some good meanings and lessons for kids in it. The author had good character dialogue and well written action scenes.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was okay but it on'y covers a little of the movie. It's not really worth reading if you don't have what comes next and I don't so that lowered my rating of it. It left like I was reading only a pinch worth of what could have been great.

[Justin Sylvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm pretty sure that this book isn't exact to the movie. Then again, this like a few other books I have read, are junior novelizations of major motion pictures, from the fine folks of Marvel Studios. One of my many wishes was that this book was longer & in a sense along with longer, exact to the movie. Story line wise, it wasn't bad. I feel like Scott Lang was portrayed properly, that Hank Pym & Scott's ex wife's fiance came off pretty close to the way they do in the movie. My only negative.. as stated above, it's not long enough, nor exact to the movie hence why I gave it 3 stars.

[Roger Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Does have some deleted plots that weren't in the movie but still pretty weak novelization...

[Lawona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't realize it was only the beginning of Scott Langs adventure of becoming Antman. I still loved it.

[James Biser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great retelling of the first half of Marvel's Ant-Man movie. It is an exciting read and a fun superhero story.

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

60 - 2021

[aCupcakeBlonde · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for what it is but missing half the movie, the exciting half. :(

[Nick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this with my daughter. Overall a good book but after seeing the movie wondering why is was cut short.

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

My oldest gave this 3.0 out of 5.0 stars saying, "Because it wasn't canon." My youngest said, "I wasn't really listening." Ultimately, it gave insight into what to expect from the movie although there were differences. A quick and easy read.

[Stacie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Have not seen the movie. The story is a fun journey for Scott. He does the whole try to do good by doing bad things move. He comes into contact with Pym and his famous suit. Together they might just change the future.

[Jyotsna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its an interesting story and you would like to know more if you haven't see both the "ant man" and "ant man and the wasp" movies . Its not exactly like the movie but its amazing. Go and see the movie after reading the book if you haven't and for better understanding.👌👌

[Pual]

Want to read

[Tammy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thin

[Leap · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the whole story just first half.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's short, ending with Scott deciding to become Ant-Man, but it is a little bit of fun for an afternoon read.

[Alesia · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing