Who wrote the book the Lion King?

Answer 1

Pretty much the entire story team who are Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton wrote the screenplay along with 25 writers who composed the story and contributed additional story material to the film.

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Answer 2

Pretty much the entire story team. Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton wrote the screenplay while 25 other people are given credit for composing the story to which the screenplay is based on.

All of their names are seen during the end credits of the film and are featured on www.imdb.com/title/tt0110357/fullcredits.
Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton wrote the screenplay while 25 people are given credit for being the story writers.

All of their names are seen during the end credits of the film and are featured on www.imdb.com/title/tt0110357/fullcredits.

Answer 3

Disney's The Lion King (Disney Classic Series) book, which is a simple retelling of the movie, seems to be writen by Don Ferguson and Liza Baker.

Answer 4

Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton.