Poptropica players can make the most of their adventures on the popular virtual world for kids with tomorrows publication of Poptropica: The Official Guide.
The 192-page official Poptropica guidebook offers Poptropica fans a detailed walkthrough of the site as well as background on the Islands, characters and behind-the-scenes content. The book features sections on popular Poptropica quests, such as Wimpy Wonderland and Steamworks Island. A full-color wall poster is included so fans can easily display their Poptropica pride.
Poptropica creator and author of the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series Jeff Kinney said, Im very excited that were releasing our first-ever guidebook. When playing on our site, a lot of kids get to a certain point in our quests where they cant figure out what to do next. The guidebook is going to help them get unstuck and to experience all of the great storytelling on Poptropica.
To celebrate the launch of the Poptropica guidebook, kids can participate in a series of scavenger hunts beginning Oct. 13. The book provides tips for decoding the clues in this online hunt to win exclusive prizes for a kids personalized Poptropica avatar.
Now kids can flip through the pages of this great new guidebook and see their favorite Poptropica characters on the printed page, discover more about their favorite Islands and use what they learn to delve more deeply into the virtual world, said Jess M. Brallier, publisher of Poptropica. The launch of this first print book is an exciting next step in the continual evolution of Poptropica.
The new guidebook, the first of many Poptropica books to be published, is part of the sites growing line of branded products designed to provide fans with both an online and offline Poptropica experience. Earlier this year, Poptropica announced a line of Poptropica toys manufactured by Jazwares, Inc. The sets of plush figures, three- and six- inch action figures, and playsets are now available at ToysRUs stores nationwide and online at http://www.Toysrus.com/Poptropica. In addition, beginning in November, fans will be able to find the toys at select Barnes & Noble stores.
Since the virtual worlds launch in 2007, more than 185 million kids worldwide have experienced the spirit of adventure and discovery found by exploring the many Poptropica Islands. Players come from more than 100 different countries and have their web browsers set to more than 70 different languages, ranging from Spanish and Sanskrit to Vietnamese and Croatian.
About Poptropica (http://www.poptropica.com)
Poptropica is a virtual world in which kids explore and play in complete safety. Every month, millions of kids from around the world are entertained and informed by Poptropicas engaging quests, stories and games.
Kids create a Poptropican character to travel the many Islands of Poptropica and use gaming literacy to enjoy a narrative that is often rooted in factual history. Problem-solving skills are honed as kids discover and solve mysteries unique to each Island.
There are always new areas to explore in this ever-expanding world where kids can collect objects, read digital books and comics, watch movies, and compete in head-to-head competition. Parents can always trust that their children are playing and learning in a safe online environment.
Poptropica is published by Family Education Network, a part of Pearson, the education, services and technology company. Pearsons other primary operations include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.
POPTROPICA: The Official Guide
Poptropica (an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group) / on sale October 13, 2011; $ 12.99 / ISBN: 978-0-448-45726-0 / Ages 8-12
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