Parrish Shoe Company Jumanji
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nomadwillie
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Jumanji is the title of a 1981 children's illustrated short story written and illustrated by the American author Chris Van Allsburg. It was made into a 1995 film of the same name.
Waymark Code: WM7HVR
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2009
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Both the book and the movie are about a magical board game that implements real animals and other jungle elements as the players are playing the game. The troubles which the players have to overcome appear in real life, not only in the board game.
The Parrish Shoe Company is Alan (main character) father's company. The main street of Keene was used as the setting in the movie for the animal chase scene
Short Description: The Parrish Shoe Company is the factory in the book
Book Title: Jumangi
Author's Name: Chris Van Allsburg.
Name of Waymarked Item: Parrish Shoe Company sign
Location of Item: Keene NH
More Information:
The side of the building and main street of Keene was used in movie
Link to more information about the book or waymarked item.: [Web Link]
First Year Published: Not listed
Admission Price?: Not Listed
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