# UK-Harry and the Haunted House — Interactive-UK English &French > Interactive animated storybook for children in UK English and French. (iPhone/iPad app by Wanderful, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-harry-and-the-haunted-house/id589293575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wanderful, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/533206719) - Category: Education, Entertainment - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 166 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-01-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-harry-and-the-haunted-house/id589293575/reviews.md ## What is UK? • Winner of a MOM'S CHOICE Gold Award • Winner of a PARENTS’ CHOICE Silver Honor Award • Winner of the Editor's Choice Award from Children's Technology Review • A fully interactive animated storybook by the creator of the award-winning Living Books series • A tale of how things can seem a little scarier than they really are, especially to kids with active imaginations Review: "Harry and the Haunted House is a twelve page interactive storybook that blends a well-told story written by Mark Schlichting with thoughtful animation by developer Wanderful. The app offers Read to Me or Let Me Play modes. The former is especially delightful. Animations play automatically, which encourages children to listen up, watch, and take a break from tapping their screen. The story's words are highlighted as expressive voice actors read them so that early readers can follow along." - Parents' Choice ©2013 Parents' Choice Have you ever wished you could play inside a story and really interact with all the characters and words? Now you can! Harry and the Haunted House is an imaginative, interactive and slightly spooky reading experience with fully animated content loved by children, parents and teachers alike. Wanderful brings every page of this Mark Schlichting story to life and tailored to UK English, with all characters speaking with a British accent. Read and play along with Harry and his friends as they retrieve their baseball lost in the “haunted” house across the field. “W-W-What’s that noise?” “We froze in our steps…” KEY FEATURES: • Story is in both UK English and French - change language from any page • 12 fully animated pages • German story content available as an in-app purchase • Virtually every item on each page comes to life when tapped • All words are “active” for extended word play and language learning • Animated surprises on each page – can you find all the performing bugs? • Move between pages with swipe or with scrolling page navigation • Multiple settings to customize the App for your child’s reading experience • Two modes: “Read to Me” and the fully interactive “Let Me Play” • Parental tips to help you get the most out of this Wanderful interactive storybook • Learning resources include a 31 page overview of Wanderful interactive storybooks Classroom Activities and a free preview of the Harry and the Haunted House Classroom Activities guide • The full 58 page Classroom Activities guide is available as an upgrade Wanderful’s goal is to bring outstanding interactive storybooks to a new generation of children. We hope Harry and the Haunted House provides your family, children and students with hours of delightful story play. Harry and the Haunted House is written by Mark Schlichting, creator of Living Books. Privacy Disclosure Wanderful creates engaging interactive storybooks for children that are educational, fun, and above all safe and appropriate. Our apps: • does not collect any information • does not contain ads • contains an in-app purchase for German story content • includes active links to websites or social networks, but ONLY from the PARENTS and TEACHERS pages, not from the storybook pages • uses analytics to improve our app experience but only in aggregate and never with personally identifiable data ## Key features - Interactive animated storybook - UK English and French language options - Read to Me and Let Me Play modes - Tap-to-animate interactions - Word highlighting for early readers - Animated surprises on each page ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time | | German Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about UK ### What is Harry and the Haunted House? Harry and the Haunted House is a fully interactive animated storybook designed for children. It offers a delightful reading experience with engaging animations and sound, encouraging both listening and active participation. ### What languages are available in Harry and the Haunted House? The story is available in both UK English and French, with the ability to switch languages from any page. German story content is also available as an in-app purchase. ### What are the reading modes in Harry and the Haunted House? The app features two modes: 'Read to Me,' where animations play automatically, and 'Let Me Play,' which is fully interactive. The 'Read to Me' mode is particularly beneficial for encouraging children to focus and listen. ### Does Harry and the Haunted House have ads? No, Harry and the Haunted House does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted and safe experience for children. ### How does Harry and the Haunted House help with language learning? All words in the story are 'active,' meaning they can be tapped for extended word play and language learning. The voice actors read the words aloud, highlighting them as they appear, which aids early readers. ### Is Harry and the Haunted House suitable for young children? Yes, the app has an age rating of 4+ and is designed to be safe and appropriate for children. It won a MOM'S CHOICE Gold Award and a PARENTS’ CHOICE Silver Honor Award, indicating its suitability. ### What is the update frequency for Harry and the Haunted House? The app was last updated on July 8, 2025, with version 1.10. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support and development. ### Can I use Harry and the Haunted House on multiple devices? Harry and the Haunted House is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This allows children to enjoy the interactive story across various Apple devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.10 — 2025-07-08 Upgraded to latest XCode. ### 1.8 — 2021-11-24 Updated to 64/32-bit code using latest XCode development tools. Added new "attract mode" in Settings. ### 1.7 — 2021-10-07 Updated WebView support ### 1.4 — 2017-10-12 Optimized for full 64-bit performance. Fixed an iOS 11 specific issue with certain buttons and page scroller. ### 1.3 — 2017-10-04 Optimized for full 64-bit performance. ## Apps similar to UK | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Goodnight ABC Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodnight-abc-lite/id555748610) | 5.0 (3) | $0.99 | Education | | [Starfall Snowman](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfall-snowman/id408061139) | 3.7 (12) | $0.99 | Education | | [English - German 3000](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-german-3000/id1252352959) | — | Free | Education | | [Animal Facts App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-facts-app/id1595632204) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Goodnight ABC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodnight-abc/id539568451) | 5.0 (5) | $1.99 | Education | | [KidloLand School: Kids Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidloland-school-kids-games/id1352867716) | 4.4 (26) | $199.99 | Education | ## More apps by Wanderful, Inc. - [Tortoise & the Hare](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tortoise-and-the-hare/id537280719) - [Arthur's Teacher Trouble](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arthurs-teacher-trouble/id549865969) - [Little Monster at School](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-monster-at-school/id549867299) - [Harry and the Haunted House](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harry-and-the-haunted-house/id565239081) - [In A Fight, Berenstain Bears](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-a-fight-berenstain-bears/id573110311) - [Arthur's Birthday](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arthurs-birthday/id577614199) All apps by Wanderful, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/533206719 ## Related topics [harry and the haunted house](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/harry-and-the-haunted-house) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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