Tints Reading App
Tints is created by the publisher Barrington Stoke (a specialist publisher of dyslexia friendly books with great stories.) It aims to make reading a more enjoyable experience for dyslexic readers. Their app which is currently available on itunes allows users to read a choice of the Barrington Stoke titles using dyslexia friendly overlays to make reading more accessible.
War Horse Interactive Edition
This edition of War Horse comes with interactive materials to engage readers further with the story. Additional features include an audio version of the story in which author Michael Morpurgo narrates the story, historical links to various WW1 artefacts and links to the famous theatre edition which bring the novel to life. Available on itunes.
Similar interactive book apps to this one:
Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner
The i-Classics Collection
Want to introduce your child to classics in a new way? The i-Classics Collection of apps stimulate the imagination and bring the popular classics that we have in the library to life.
iDoyle (based on the Sherlock Holmes books)
iWilde (featuring stories by Oscar Wilde)
iDickens Ghost Stories (featuring stories by Dickens)
iPoe
These apps are also available on Android devices.
Audio Books
Listening to a book before reading it can be a great way of testing the waters to see if you would like it or not. Why not try an Audible account ? This app works across a range of devices.
Zinio
Is available free of charge via Westminster libraries and allows you to download a range of free magazines, a number of which would appeal to teenagers.