Zathura -- Chris Van Allsburg, Hardcover

Acclaimed author Chris Van Allsburg's daring companion to Caldecott-award winning Jumanji--a tale of intergalactic adventure and sibling rivalry where a roll the dice transports two brothers to the mythical land of Zathura.

Taking place where Jumanji ended, older brother Walter warns his pesky little brother Danny not to bring home the mysterious board game they find at the park. But when Danny's curiosity gets the better of him, the brothers have to battle homicidal robots, Zyborg pirates, and giant meteors in their living room! Will this dynamic duo learn to work together before it's too late? In double spread illustrations that shimmer against the surreal events of the story, readers will be holding their breath with each new threat the boys face in the satisfying enigma that is Zathura.

Author: Chris Van Allsburg
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 10/28/2002
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 12.14h x 9.30w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780618253968
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 64293 / Zathura: A Space Adventure


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/24/2002 pg. 54
BookPage 10/01/2002 pg. 28
Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/2002 pg. 1482
Booksense '76 Childrens Wtr 02 11/01/2002 pg. 1
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2002 pg. 741
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2002 pg. 128
School Library Journal 11/01/2002 pg. 139
Booklist 11/15/2002 pg. 603
New York Times 01/19/2003 pg. 17
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 57 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 57 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw