JumpStart Reading for Second Graders

JumpStart Reading for Second Graders is a game that was released in 1998. It focuses on a second grade reading curriculum.

Characters

 * CJ - An adventurous hero who wants to find the lost city of Ursulab.
 * Edison - CJ's best friend and partner.
 * McCloud - CJ's butler.
 * Dr. Listick - CJ's nemesis, who wants CJ out of the way so he can find Ursalab.
 * Tapir - The nervous but friendly guardian of the jewel room of Machu Picchu.
 * Sybil - The calm and graceful guardian of the jewel room of the Caves of Cumae.
 * The Eel - The laid-back guardian of the jewel room of Atlantis.
 * Bingo the Dingo - The guardian of the jewel room of Ayers Rock.
 * The Sphinx - The guardian of the jewel room of Egypt.
 * Colossus - A sentinent statue who guards the temple.
 * The Elders - Five elders of Ursalab.

Story
CJ and Edison are on a quest to find the lost city of Ursulab. They have to collect rubies and diamonds to power a tablet that can summon the spirits of Ursulab's elders. By talking to the elders, CJ and Edison will uncover the secrets of Ursulab. However, CJ's nemesis Dr. Listick is also out to find the lost city before CJ and Edison do. (more soon)

Locations and Games

 * Dig Site - This is where CJ and Edison dug to find the tablet. The game involves alphabetizing words. Unlike the other locations, this one doesn't have a jewel room or a gaurdian.
 * Machu Picchu - This is the ancient Incan citadel located in Peru. The game involves jumping on stones across a chasm. The stones have words on them, and the instructions tell you which words you can jump on.
 * Caves of Cumae - Caves located near the anicent city of Cumae. The game involves finding gems.
 * Atlantis - This is the legendary lost city of Atlantis.The gaurdian of the Jewel Room is The Eel.
 * Ayers Rock - A huge monolith in Australia, characterized by its striking red color. The game involves listening to a story, and then answering questions.
 * Egypt - This is where ancient temples are located. Inside the temple, you must complete the Sphinx's challenge to acccess the Jewel Room. The game involves completing sentences.
 * Stately Frog Manor - This is CJ's home. Each time you return here, you have to complete a couple of riddles to open the door, since McCloud is extremely cautious about imposters and intruders.