The Ghostkeeper's Journal & Field Guide: An Augmented Reality Adventure

by Japhet Asher

Enter into a groundbreaking immersive experience, where ghosts and spirits come to life. Do you dare to step into this magical world?
 
Welcome to SPRUNG, the Society for the Pursuit of the Reputedly Undead, Namely Ghosts! Agamemnon White—SPRUNG Ghostkeeper and child prodigy—has gone missing. All that remains of him is his journal, which you now hold in your hands. Your task? To join SPRUNG, read Ag’s journal, use the app to retrace his footsteps, and help rescue him. But the moment you open this book, you will release the ghosts Ag trapped inside. It’s up to you to recapture them and solve the mystery of his disappearance . . . without disappearing yourself! Powerful Augmented Reality effects include on- and off-page animations of text, illustrations, and characters, leading you through a gripping story that comes together as the book and game unfold.
 

Genres: Paranormal, Middle Grade, Fantasy

144 pages, Hardcover

Published September 3, 2019

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really is magical. It's like being taken into a film, but without leaving the room. It is completely unique.

Fascinating, spooky and funny all at the same time. It's incredibly clever.

[Marta Clemot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reseña en el blog: https://elviajeporunlibro.blogspot.co...

Guardianes de fantasmas es una obra que puede leer todo el mundo, pero sobre todo muy recomendable para el público juvenil. Una historia de fantasmas, misterio y muchas aventuras que nos hará disfrutar al 100% la experiencia a través de la realidad aumentada. Diferente, original e interactiva, con un sin fin de acertijos donde los grandes protagonistas somos nosotros, haciendo que nos sumerjamos de lleno en el misterioso caso de Agamemnon White.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

El libro está bastante bien. Nos encontramos ante el diario de Agamenon White un miembro de SURGEN (la Sociedad Universal para la Resolución y Gestión de Espíritus Notables). Esta sociedad se dedica a atrapar fantasmas y ayudarlos a completar su viaje hacia el descanso eterno. Ag ha desaparecido y tenemos que ir leyendo su diario, seguir sus pasos y resolver sus casos si queremos encontrarlo. Además para poder resolver los casos y encontrar las pistas ocultas en las páginas tenemos que descargarnos una aplicación que es totalmente gratuita ya que el libro es en realidad aumentada. La verdad que es el primer libro que leo de este tipo y lo he disfrutado mucho ya que tienes que leer muy bien la información contenida en el diario y buscar los enigmas para poder atrapar la ectoenergía que se libera en algunos momentos y tienes que intentar atraparla en la habitación en la que te encuentras.
Lo único que no me ha gustado es que a veces la información es un poco confusa y amplia y creo que al ser un libro destinado a un público infantil debería ser menor la cantidad de datos y las pistas ser un poco más fáciles de encontrar. A pesar de todo creo que es un libro que encantará a los más pequeños ya que mezcla fantasmas, nuevas tecnologías y misterio.

[Coral González · Rating 3 out of 5]

El libro en sí es el diario de Agamnenon White un guardián de fantasmas que quería atrapar en el diario los 5 tipos de ectoenergía que existen en el mundo pero resulta que Agamnenon ha desaparecido y recae sobre el lector descubrir qué es lo que ha pasado con este guardián. El libro es en realidad aumentada y se necesita una aplicación para tener la experiencia completa y he de decir que es lo que más me ha gustado. Pero le veo algún fallo, básicamente que para ser un libro destinado a un público infantil-juvenil algunas pistas y las explicaciones de los casos no se encontraban fácilmente ni es que se explicaran demasiado, por lo que leías los casos y a veces te quedabas con la sensación de no saber como habías llegado a la conclusión de la resolución o incluso la identidad misma de los fantasmas. Aunque creo que es un libro muy atractivo.

[Carys Wiggans · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much fun! All books should come with apps!

[Serkan Güneş · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this up at the school book fair months ago because I always support the book fairs. I just journeyed through with my son. Super exciting adventure for being stuck at home! We loved the puzzles, and he loved using the Ghost-o-matic. The story (told through “primary sources”) is pretty involved, so you can’t just race through. Following the mystery in the text — what happened to Ag, the owner of the journal — kept us reading past when we should have gone to sleep. As other reviews have noted, I too hope to find another story like this soon. It’s fun to share a book of this nature with someone — like an I Spy book. Reminds me of the Skeleton Creek books, only more interactive.

[AdelindeAnne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so much fun; the entire time all I could think was how i couldn't wait to share with my nephews when i was finished! The story felt a bit rushed/confusing at the end, but that could also have been my own bias; I had decided to work on it all in one go and it took longer than I anticipated. The ONE thing that's driving me crazy tho- I finished at 96% and I haven't a clue what I missed. I NEED that extra 4% to feel complete! Otherwise this was unlike anything I've ever seen before and I hope more authors will give this type of interactive multi media story a try!

[Hilde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great adventure, buggy app!

I was so excited to win this book at a school event. The augmented reality makes the ghost adventure so fun! It reminded me of the many puzzle stories I'd done as a child. It's unfortunate the app hasn't been updated for newer phones. Luckily had an old one lying around to use.

Before buying this book, check to see if the app is available for a device you have access to. It is an absolute must in order to complete the book's mystery. If you have trouble, check for the walkthrough on YouTube.

[Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun and interesting concept for an interactive book. I was lucky enough to have an ipad old enough to still host the app - my phone was too new. So going through the book was a bit cumbersome, but still worth it. I liked the concept and the puzzle aspect. It was an interesting take on ghosts and ghosthunting and the main character was weird but likeable. Really wish there were more books like this, because it gives a fun interactive element that I love.

[lyria soso · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Ghostkeeper's Journal and Field Guide is certainly a funny and innovative book. I could refer to it as "interactive" as you need to download an application to live the total experience of it, which is its charm. This whimsical book introduces to the readers a new generation of childen literature correlative of technology, as well as provides them with food for thought and hours of fun!

[Cassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

*slams 5 star button* Oh my God, this was amazing! I picked this up at an elementary book fair and it gave me hours of entertainment. It comes with a free app that you'll need to solve Ag's whereabouts. I really hope the author makes a sequel of some kind.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so inventive and immersive! I've never experienced anything like it! I loved the story and the interaction/puzzle solving aspect was always different! I hope there are more books like this in the future!

[sanstheskelepun · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s not very good without the app but the app is fun

[Josée Leon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun puzzle/ghost trapping adventure with the use of an app. Very well done!