Jumanji
Readers rate it 3.8 (39 on Hardcover)
31 pages · Released 1981 · Houghton Mifflin Co.
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Jumanji is a classic children's picture book about two siblings who discover a magical board game that brings jungle creatures and dangers into their home. While the premise involves wild animals and perilous situations, the tone remains fantastical and adventure-driven rather than genuinely frightening. The story emphasizes cooperation, courage, and following through on commitments, making it largely positive despite the chaotic surface events.
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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. 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.
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- Classics
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Fiction
- Science Fiction
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ISBN 9780395304488 · Houghton Mifflin Co.