Jumanji

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Summary: This a nice book
Review: I have read 4 books of Chris Van Allsburg so far including "Jumanji".I have also seen the movie long time ago.It was done quiet well but it does not match with the book.But still I think this is a good book for the children to have some fun and to enjoy their imaginations.The pictures are drawn and illustrated in a very well-mannered way.

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Summary: LIONS, MONKEYS, AND, RHINOS, OH MY!
Review: In Jumangi, Chris Van Allsburg details the story of Peter and Judy's afternoon. Through his words and pictures, he describes their eventful afternoon. On a boring afternoon, these two siblings are left alone. Before their parents leave, the two children are warned not to disorganize the house. However, once the children find an interesting board game, their once boring and uneventful afternoon becomes full of action and a bit of chaos. In this picture book, the author, who is also the illustrator uses black and white illustrations that are full of depth. Through his descriptive words and pictures, one can clearly witness the children's afternoon. The simple, yet detailed illustrations add to the characters, sets the setting, and mood. Jumanji's award winning illustrations are unique and add to the concept of fantasy in the book. Many children will enjoy this story or anyone who has experienced a boring afternoon or played an imaginative board game. The book may be slightly scary for younger children, but will encompass the attention of older readers. This book takes the reader along with the children on a wonderful adventure. JUMANJI!

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Summary: jumanji, for ms voorhees' book report assignment
Review: In the book, Jumanji, you enter into a day in the lives of Peter and Judy, whose last names are unknown to the reader. Thier parents leave home to go to a party, they bring out all thier toys which they werent supposed to do, and then get bored. They walk to the park to go for a walk when they come accross a small game box under a tree. They play with the box, only to find out the true nature of jumanji is that when you land on a square and you are read your fate, the action actually happens. Eventually, they play through the game and have quite an adventure. The book is nothing like the movie.

I enjoyed the book, it was very well illustrated and the story amused me. Anyone who enjoys childrens books will enjoy this book, young people especailly, and is a great book for younger readers just starting to learn to read. If you read the book expecting it to be like the movie you will be sorely dissappointed however, because the book is much shorter, has less of a plot, and is set up basically for younger readers. But it is still a very well done book.

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Summary: Jumamji is in the middle kind of book between good and bad.
Review: Jumamji is not that good of a book. It`s not as exciting as the movie.It`s kind of a boring book. It doesn`t have the hunter or the poisonous flowers or even the stampede or the policeman like the movie does. It`s not the best I`ve ever read.The only good part about it is the pictures. They are great.

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Summary: anexcellent book for people of all ages
Review: Jumanji is a story about a board game.The main characters are Alan,Sarah,Peter and Judy.The story starts off in Brantford New Hampshire,in 1869.In the beginning two young boys are riding through the forest.Finally they reach a spot where they bury a box.100 years later,a 12 old boy called Alan Parrish finds the box after being chased by some bullies.He decided to take the box home.At home when he was about to open the box,his friend Sarah came over.Together they open the box.Inside they found a board game called Jumanji.They decided to play it.Unfortunatly Alan got trapped in the Jungle.Then the story goes on to say what happens in the future.I won't say what happens next because i don't want to ruin the story for you but it's a really good book yo read!

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Summary: Jumanji is an extraordinary fantasy book.
Review: Jumanji is an unusual book due to Chris Van Allsburg stunning illustrations and unique story. He takes such a simple activity of playing a board game and uses his extraordinary and creative imagination to turn it into an adventurous path through a jungle. This book is well written, for it is simple and short in length and each sentence does not go wasted. The illustrations defnitely capture your imagination because the drawings are so intense and magical. I also adore the creative spot where Van Allsburg includes his signature trademark. For all of the collectors of Chris Van Allsburg's literature this book is a must have, for it follows suite of his original and mystical stories. And to be honest, I wouldn't dare see the Jumanji movie, I couldn't see how any movie could do justice to this fantasy story.

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Summary: Magical Stories and Masterful Illustrations
Review: Jumanji is one of the most beautifully illustrated books I haveever seen. The story tells us of a young boy's adventures when he ismagically drawn into the world of a board game. He encounters all sorts of jungle creatures and fights to find his way back to the real world and his family.

This book was introduced to me through a college course in teaching reading to elementary school students. Our class was transfixed by the engaging story and gorgeously rendered black and white drawings. I consider this a classic children's book and one of the best illustrated books of recent years. This is a great gift for a child or an adult!

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Summary: there are so many monkeys!
Review: oh man you won't believe this book! I find it in the store and right away I see that there are so many monkeys! I read this book one time and then I put it in the shelf, and then oh man you know I have to read it again! This book has rhinos in it and sometimes a man. You want to know the ending but it is a surprise. BUY IT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

tony



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Summary: Jumanji
Review: This book is about two kids who find a game. They forget to read the instructions and find themselves in trouble. I would recommend this book to a person who is not interested in chapter books. This book leads into an adventure.

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Summary: Sock-removing illustrations
Review: This book is one you can go back to year after year, but be warned, it's not at all warm and fuzzy. The illustrations are absorbing and satisfying in depth and detail, pulling you into the surreality. The story is deliciously scary -- maybe a bit too powerfully so for very small picture-book readers. The end is nicely reassuring, but with a slightly Hitchcockian barb in it.