Jumanji

Synopsis

Jumanji is a 1981 fantasy children's picture book written and illustrated by American author Chris Van Allsburg. The book is about an enchanted board game that incorporates wild animals and other jungle elements as the game is played in real life. The book was adapted into a 1995 film of the same name and spawned a franchise that includes three sequels and an animated series. A sequel to the book, entitled Zathura, was released in 2002.

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Details

Type

Book

Release date

January 1, 1981

Genres

fantasy, children's book

Created by

Chris Van Allsburg

Countries

United States