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Jumanji

by Chris Van Allsburg

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ISBN13: 9780395304488
ISBN10: 0395304482
Condition: Standard
Dustjacket: Less Than Standard
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The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were bored and restless and, looking for something interesting to do, thought they'd give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most exciting and bizare adventure of their lives.

In his second book for children, Chris Van Allsburg again explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startingly to life.

His marvelous drawings beautifully convey a mix of the everyday and the extraordinary, as a quiet house is taken over by an exotic jungle.

Review:

'\"Mr. Van Allsburg\'s illustrations have a beautiful simplicity of design, balance, texture, and a subtle intelligence beyond the call of illustration.\"'

Synopsis:

Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game. Caldecott Medal Book. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis:

Left on their own for an afternoon, two bored and restless children find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical jungle adventure board game. Caldecott Medal Book. Full-color illustrations.

About the Author

Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. The author and illustrator of numerous picture books for children, he has also been awarded the Regina Medal for lifetime achievement in childrens literature. In 1982, Jumanji won the National Book Award and in 1996, it was made into a popular feature film. Chris Van Allsburg was formerly an instructor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.

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Angel of Starlight, December 8, 2007 (view all comments by Angel of Starlight)
This is a perfect, classic example of a book to which the movie version does absolutely no justice. It is a must-buy for anyone who has small children, as well as daycare centers, school libraries, waiting rooms, and anywhere else in which children might need a good story to read.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395304488
Author:
Van Allsburg, Chris
Author:
Van Allsburg, Chris
Author:
Williams, Robin
Author:
Allsburg, Chris Van
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Animals - General
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Fantastic fiction
Subject:
Adventure and adventurers
Subject:
Sports & Recreation - Games - General
Subject:
Play
Subject:
Games
Subject:
Games -- Fiction.
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Play -- Fiction
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Reinforced Library Binding
Series Volume:
no. 5
Publication Date:
April 1981
Binding:
Library Binding
Grade Level:
from K to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
10.06x11.22x.41 in. 1.08 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
04-08

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