![]() ![]() Taking the game home, they find a warning message stating, "Do not begin unless you intend to finish". ![]() There, they find a safari-themed board game called " Jumanji". While their parents are out for the day, Judy and Peter Shepherd, after playing with some toys, become bored and decide to go to the park. Ī sequel to the book, titled Zathura, was released in 2002. The book was adapted into a 1995 film of the same name and it spawned a franchise that includes three sequels and an animated series.Īccording to Van Allsburg, the name Jumanji is a Zulu word meaning "many effects," referring to “the exciting consequences of the game,” which includes the unleashing of wild monkeys, untamed tigers and huge spiders into the world. The book is about an enchanted board game that implements wild animals and other jungle elements as the game is played in real life. Jumanji is a 1981 fantasy children's picture book written and illustrated by American author Chris Van Allsburg. ![]()
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