The core storyline of the book mirrors the frantic pacing of the theatrical release:
A major talking point surrounding any Kangaroo Jack property—including the text versions—is the gap between the promotional material and the actual product: Kangaroo Jack - Google Books
Contrary to popular belief, the movie was not based on a famous children's book or a classic novel. It was originally an original screenplay by Barry O'Brien and Steve Bing. However, a novelization of the screenplay was published by Scholastic or similar movie-tie-in publishers to promote the film.
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The core storyline of the book mirrors the frantic pacing of the theatrical release:
A major talking point surrounding any Kangaroo Jack property—including the text versions—is the gap between the promotional material and the actual product: Kangaroo Jack - Google Books
Contrary to popular belief, the movie was not based on a famous children's book or a classic novel. It was originally an original screenplay by Barry O'Brien and Steve Bing. However, a novelization of the screenplay was published by Scholastic or similar movie-tie-in publishers to promote the film.