Fish in a Tree is a New York Times bestselling novel by its author, Lynda Mullaly Hunt. It was published in 2015 and won the Schneider Family Book Award for Middle School Literature by the American Library Association. Though there were talks of the novel being developed into a film, as of now, there is yet to be a confirmed production for a big-screen adaptation of the novel.
However, there are a few options for viewers looking to watch a movie based on the story of Fish in a Tree. It has been made into a play for a number of productions in the United States, including a production by Bigfork Summer Playhouse in Bigfork, Montana in 2018 and one by The Academy of Theatre Arts in Oklahoma in 2019.
Additionally, plans have been announced for the novel to be adapted into a television series instead of a feature-length film. This TV series is in the earlier stages of production and is set to be released on Netflix sometime this year.
In conclusion, while there has been no official announcement of a film adaptation of the novel Fish in a Tree, there are various plays and a forthcoming television series that broaden the landscape for viewers looking for a story similar to the novel.