Zathura

Publisher Description

Brothers Walter and Danny are transported into space while playing a game. They learn how to cooperate with one another to save themselves from the evil Zorgons.

The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were bored and restless and, looking for something interesting to do, thought they'd give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most exciting and bizare adventure of their lives. In his second book for children, Chris Van Allsburg again explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startingly to life. His marvelous drawings beautifully convey a mix of the everyday and the extraordinary, as a quiet house is taken over by an exotic jungle.

In this innovative book based on the upcoming film, to be released in theaters in November, readers can use a flashlight to project amazing scenes onto the wall.

Based on the action-adventure movie, this novel takes readers on a thrilling journey, with an eight page color insert of scenes from the movie.

After playing a mysterious board game, Danny and Walter find themselves in space and must continue playing the game until it returns them home.

Presents the life and career of the young actress, from her childhood and early career in the film industry to her most popular role as Bella Swan in the "Twilight" movies.

"Fresh, whimsical illustrations fairly float off the pages. . . . Rhyming text invites readers. . . . A fun choice for reinforcing the concept of fractions." — School Library Journal Miss Bloom runs the Strawberry Inn, and she loves visitors. All through the day she welcomes a cast of hilarious characters until all the rooms are taken. It’s a full house! But in the middle of the night, Miss Bloom senses that something is amiss — and sure enough, the guests are all downstairs eating dessert. Readers will be inspired to do the math and discover that one delicious cake divided by five hungry guests and one doting hostess equals a perfect midnight snack at the Strawberry Inn. Piece of cake!