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Bibliographic Information Title: Jumanji Author: Van Allsburg, Chris Illustrator: Van Allsburg, Chris Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co. Date of Publication: 1981, ISBN 0-395-30448-2 Genre: Picture Book Literary Elements Plot: Jumanji features a narrative plot. Although the events that result from the children's actions are not necessary logical, the action in the story moves forward recognizably through both text and illustration, and the story comes to a mysterious, yet satisfying, ending. The plot centers on the children's completion of their game. Setting: Most of the setting is communicated through clear illustrations in this picture book - the pictures are representational of ordinary things in a family household, with images of a kitchen, a living room, a child's bedroom, and familiar objects throughout. The children's adventures are displayed throughout the house. The setting is crucial as it allows for readers to relate to the characters within the book. Characters: This fantasy picture book depicts the characters as typical, relatable children who aim...

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