Jumanji
Title: Jumanji
Published: 2018-11-06
ISBN: 9780547769998
Page Count: 32
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…
4.2Overall Score

Jumanji

Reader's Review Considered a classic, this picture book may get mixed reviews from children and adults alike. The black and white pictures are beautiful and engaging, but the story of a ...

  • Popularity
    4.0
  • Islamic Values
    3.0
  • Clean (Romance)
    5.0
  • Clean (Profanity
    5.0
  • Clean (Violence)
    4.0

Reader’s Review

Considered a classic, this picture book may get mixed reviews from children and adults alike. The black and white pictures are beautiful and engaging, but the story of a dangerous board game that comes alive, causing wild animals and even a volcano to appear in a house may scare or confuse young children. Older children will be able to appreciate the adventure and the relief of the two siblings when the game is over.

To look out for

  • Islamic Values: Parents may need to explain to their children that there is nothing real about the story, and that it is not possible for a game to suddenly result in altering reality.
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Shaista Yusufali

Shaista Yusufali is an English teacher who currently teaches at the RISE Academy in San Jose. She also studied at Jamiat al-Zahra from 2004-2006 and is the mother of three avid readers.

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