The Artifacts
Release date: May 1, 2019
Developers: Slap Happy Larry
Publishers: Slap Happy Larry
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

The Artifacts is an interactive storybook, originally created for tablet devices. Its creators are from Australia and New Zealand, who set out to tell a resonant, universal story with an eco theme. Since its 2011 release The Artifacts has found popularity with middle grade readers and adults alike. This story is a perfect fit for Grade 4 and 5, and we are told it links perfectly to CCSS language arts (especially 5.RL.7.ii). Features 24 hand-drawn pages, animation and special effects to transport you into Asaf's world A wonderful coming of age story that will tug at your heartstrings Narration and hundreds of sound effects to bring the world alive Beautiful music score, composed by New Zealand musician Chris Hurn Explore Asaf's Imagination Click the screen to make Asaf’s collections appear Help him to find treasures on bin-day Race with his leaf-munching caterpillars Day scenes change with a click into exciting, creature-filled nights Rub-to-reveal Asaf in a wizard’s basement, or brushing his teeth in a steamy mirror Watch his mind fill with books as he reads in the library Or floating around on a tiny planet in space… important Note We have maintained an aspect ratio of 4:3 to preserve the original artwork. You will see panels on the side of a typical 16:9 ratio computer monitor. We have provided an option to run The Artifacts in a window on the desktop, without the panels.

Press reviews: “The artwork is rich and beautiful and the animated interactions are imaginative and fun.” New York Times “Overall this is a phenomenal digital app that takes storytelling to another level” Digital Storytime “This beautiful, resonant story about the way we leave behind childish things (but never really abandon them) delivers a specific, potent experience.” Starred – Kirkus