Synopsis As in his Caldecott-winning picture book JUMANJI, author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg explores what happens when two siblings play a mysterious board game. Here brothers Danny and Walter Budwing, who appear briefly in JUMANJI, play a game called Zathura--and find themselves taking part in an amazing adventure. Illustrated with b&w drawings.
Left on their own for an evening, two boisterous brothers find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical space adventure board game.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2002-10-28 | | Edition Description: | Illustrated |
| Size | | Length: | 32 pages | | Height: | 12.0 in | | Width: | 9.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 16.8 oz |
Publisher's Note This enthralling sequel to Jumanji follows brothers Danny and Walter Budwing as they once again roll the dice in a new game called Zathura and embark on an unforgettable journey to a magical realm that forever changes their lives.
Industry Reviews "Van Allsburg is a terrific illustrator, and his images her, including one where the boys open their front door and are greeted with a breathtaking view of the cosmos, are memorable. But the story itself seems a bit wooden." New York Times Book Review - Eric Nagourney (01/19/2003)
"This is essentially a rerun of JUMANJI in a new location, but the space adventures are sci-fi cool, and some audiences will appreciate the additional tension provided by the thorny relationship between the brothers." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Deborah Stevenson (11/01/2002)
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