Jack and the Beanstalk by Nosy Crow at Mac App Store analyse

Welcome to Jack and the Beanstalk - Unlock the Story! Our Jack and the Beanstalk app blurs the distinction between story and game more than ever before to create a completely new kind of reading experience for children: this is where on-screen gaming and reading meet. Jack and the Beanstalk rewards success with more story, and encourages repeat play with endless variety. Play games in different rooms of the giant’s castle and collect keys to unlock more of the story - and capture the giants treasure without waking him up to carry on playing! Jack and the Beanstalk features: An exciting, open environment to explore: find the right key to open nine different doors in the giant’s castle, each with unique games and characters behind them Real consequence within the story: wake up the giant at different points in the narrative to create new ending A totally non-linear narrative: work your way through the castle in a different order every time and experience different endings based on Jack’s progress through the castle An emphasis on reading for pleasure that will be particularly good at encouraging reluctant boy readers who love on-screen gaming to participate in a reading experience Innovative use of iOS device features: the app takes advantage of the fantastic potential of the front-facing camera, gyroscope, multi-touch screen, retina display and more Rich and detailed artwork from the creator of Nosy Crow’s award-winning Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and The Three Little Pigs apps Fully animated: characters are constantly on the move Hundreds of lines of dialogue for thirteen characters voiced by child actors Hundreds of interactive touch-points Original music by BAFTA award-winning composer, Robin Beanland Text-highlighting to support emerging and early readers From Nosy Crow, the creators of award-winning apps: "They are the Steven Spielberg of apps" - USA Today Little Red Riding Hood One of the App Stores Best Apps of 2013 One of The Observers 50 Best Apps of 2013 One of School Library Journals Top 10 Apps of 2013 Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner Childrens Technology Review Editors Choice Award winner Kirkus-starred product Cinderella Best Story App - Junior Design Awards KAPi Award for Best Childrens Ebook, 2012 Best iPad Kids App of the Year - iLounge Publishing Innovation Award - Best Juvenile App FutureBook Innovation Award - Best Childrens App 2011 Editors Choice Award - Childrens Technology Review Winner of the Digital Storytime Star Winner of the Parents Choice Gold Award The Three Little Pigs Editors Choice Award 2011, Childrens Technology Review 5 Stars, Common Sense Media Kirkus starred review ********************* Please SHARE YOUR REVIEW below. It means a lot to us! ********************* STAY UPDATED about the launch of our new apps! Sign up for app announcements: http://nosycrow.com/apps/mailing-list-signup Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NosyCrow Follow us on Twitter: @NosyCrow and @NosyCrowApps ********************* CONTACT US For any technical issues, please dont hesitate to email us at [email protected] Nosy Crow is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families. Recommended Ages: 1-3 Categories: Book, Classics, Reading, Sight Words