Description

When siblings Peter and Judy discover a mysterious board game in the woods, they have no idea what they're about to unleash. As they play, the game's fantastical jungle world begins to materialize around them—with all its dangers and wonders—pulling them deeper into an adventure far more real and perilous than any game should be. With each roll of the dice, wild animals, treacherous terrain, and impossible challenges emerge into their living room, forcing the children to navigate a boundary between imagination and reality that grows increasingly blurred. This enchanting tale explores themes of courage, sibling bonds, and the transformative power of play, all rendered in Chris Van Allsburg's signature atmospheric illustrations. A timeless classic that reminds readers that sometimes the greatest adventures are found in the most unexpected places.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Houghton Mifflin Co.

Published Jan 1, 1981

31 pages

ISBN: 9780395304488

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Details

First Published

1981

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg.

Violence
Danger/Peril