Stephen King's novel "The Body," which inspired the film Stand By Me, is a poignant coming-of-age story that follows a group of young boys on a journey to find the body of a missing boy. King has praised Stand By Me as his favorite adaptation to film, and it's easy to see why. The movie stays true to the short novel, capturing the essence of childhood friendship and adventure. It's a quick read that beautifully explores themes of friendship, loss, and the bittersweet process of growing up. There's a reason why King himself has proclaimed Stand By Me to be his favorite adaptation to film. It’s exactly like the short novel. And 100% worth the quick read.