Jumanji

Name: Jumanji
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SKU: 9781783446766
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A Caldecott Award Winner

By Chris Van Allsburg

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In Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg, siblings Judy and Peter discover a mysterious board game that brings its jungle-themed adventures to life. As they play, the game unleashes unpredictable and thrilling events into their home, and they must continue playing to bring everything back to normal. A captivating tale, it emphasizes the power of imagination and adventure.
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You might enjoy this imaginative story full of adventure and mystery, as it takes you on a journey where a simple board game comes to life. This book may appeal to you if you love stories with magical realism and vivid illustrations that captivate both children and adults alike.

Jumanji

The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peter and Judy had at home. Bestselling Polar Express creator and Caldecott Medal winning Chris Van Allsburg explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startlingly to life.

Special edition released to celebrate its 35th year of publication, and to coincide with the new Jumanji movie, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Jack Black.

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The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peter 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 bizarre adventure of their lives.

Bestselling The Polar Express creator and Caldecott Medal winning Chris Van Allsburg explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startlingly to life.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Jumanji is celebrated as a classic picture book that is deemed essential for every child's bookshelf.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783446766

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Chris Van Allsburg

About the Author

Chris van Allsburg lives in Providence, Rhode Island and lectures at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a sculptor and artist, and twice winner of the Caldecott Medal, first for Jumanji, and then for The Polar Express. He has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in October 2009.

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