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mdevlin923's review against another edition
3.0
Two children, Judy and Peter, find a game called Jumanji. They take the game home and play it, only to realize that what happens in the game happens in real life! Soon, their home is invaded by a lion, monkeys, rhinoceros, a lost guide, lava, and a python. The only way to get rid of these terrifying creatures is to end the game...which Judy accomplishes just in time.
A good choice for reading aloud to a classroom (grades 2-4)...intriguing plot, suspense, and detailed illustrations.
A good choice for reading aloud to a classroom (grades 2-4)...intriguing plot, suspense, and detailed illustrations.
shelbymarie516's review against another edition
4.0
Short little book, had no idea this is the same author for Zathura and The Polar Express.
pagesofash's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
Audiobook performed by Robin Williams
Peter and Judy’s parents are going to a matinee, and they leave the children at home, with instructions to “keep the house neat,” as they’ll be bringing some guests back after the performance. Of course, they immediately make a mess with all their toys, but even that is boring after a while, so they head for the park. There they find a discarded board game – JUMANJI: A Jungle Adventure Game - and decide to take it home and play it. Fortunately, they DO read the instructions ….
What a flight of fancy and imagination! Oh, the thrill of being just a little naughty and pulling one over on the parents … followed by the sheer terror when you realize that you are going to get caught and most certainly severely punished. How can they possibly explain to Mother and Father about the rhinoceros stampede, or the monkeys in the kitchen, not to mention the python on the mantel and the torrential downpour that has soaked all the carpets.
Van Allsburg’s wonderful illustrations won the Caldecott Medal, and this was a well-deserved prize.
The 30th anniversary edition I got from the library has a surprise: an audio CD of the book, performed by Robin Williams. I confess that I listened to it twice!
Peter and Judy’s parents are going to a matinee, and they leave the children at home, with instructions to “keep the house neat,” as they’ll be bringing some guests back after the performance. Of course, they immediately make a mess with all their toys, but even that is boring after a while, so they head for the park. There they find a discarded board game – JUMANJI: A Jungle Adventure Game - and decide to take it home and play it. Fortunately, they DO read the instructions ….
What a flight of fancy and imagination! Oh, the thrill of being just a little naughty and pulling one over on the parents … followed by the sheer terror when you realize that you are going to get caught and most certainly severely punished. How can they possibly explain to Mother and Father about the rhinoceros stampede, or the monkeys in the kitchen, not to mention the python on the mantel and the torrential downpour that has soaked all the carpets.
Van Allsburg’s wonderful illustrations won the Caldecott Medal, and this was a well-deserved prize.
The 30th anniversary edition I got from the library has a surprise: an audio CD of the book, performed by Robin Williams. I confess that I listened to it twice!
jackowolope's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
catnipfields's review against another edition
3.0
Firstly, I'm kinda disappointed that it was only a children's book. Not only because of the mood, which was much more sinister in both the movie and the animated series, but also because of the length. After watching the movie and series I expected to get into an amazing book but all I got was a very simple version of a story. Despite the idea being still brilliant, I think the scarier screen versions are much better.
ramblr37's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
carolinadlc's review against another edition
3.0
No tenía la menor idea de que Jumanji era un cuento, aunque admitámoslo, las películas más icónicos suelen ser libros.
He visto Jumanji (1995) bastantes veces, y es ahora de grande cuando veo lo emocionante y terrorífico de la situación, e incluso lo emocional que es, es por eso que el inicio del libro me dió bastante igual.
Definitivamente es de esos cuentos que uno debe leer de chico (preferentemente sin ver la película) para sentir por completo la tensión, en el audiolibro agregan afectos de sonido que ayudan mucho a enfrascarte en la historia, pero creo que el final es lo más atrayente de todo
He visto Jumanji (1995) bastantes veces, y es ahora de grande cuando veo lo emocionante y terrorífico de la situación, e incluso lo emocional que es, es por eso que el inicio del libro me dió bastante igual.
Definitivamente es de esos cuentos que uno debe leer de chico (preferentemente sin ver la película) para sentir por completo la tensión, en el audiolibro agregan afectos de sonido que ayudan mucho a enfrascarte en la historia, pero creo que el final es lo más atrayente de todo
hdean's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75