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Best Apps & E-Books of 2013 Based on Classics

  • CHILDREN'S

    HERMES

    JAN. 4, 2013

HERMES

developed by BumpBump Books

A pleasantly understated alternative to the many frenetic apps on the market Full review >

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  • FICTION

    POEMS BY HEART

    APRIL 4, 2013

POEMS BY HEART

developed by Penguin Group USA ; Inkle Studios

A sophisticated, wildly addictive tool for avowed poetry lovers. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    ALICEWINKS

    APRIL 18, 2013

ALICEWINKS

by Lewis Carroll & developed by Walrus & Carpenter Productions, LLC

A stellar—indeed, archival—addition to any library. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE TELL TALE HEART

    MAY 6, 2013

THE TELL TALE HEART

by Edgar Allan Poe & developed by Rocket Chair Media

Poe’s psychological masterpiece is perfectly matched with just enough digital interactivity to chill readers anew. (Requires... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CHARLIE BROWN'S ALL-STARS!

    JUNE 19, 2013

CHARLIE BROWN'S ALL-STARS!

by Charles M. Schulz ; illustrated by Charles M. Schulz ; developed by Loud Crow Interactive

It all comes together perfectly in this top-notch take on Peanuts—an easy home run. (iPad storybook app. 3-10) Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE STORY OF KALKALILH

    AUG. 1, 2013

THE STORY OF KALKALILH

developed by Loud Crow Interactive ; Rival Schools Digital Agency

Not too spooky for bedtime yet with distinct chiller-diller potential, this folk tale marries tradition and modernity with... Full review >

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