WordQuestSpelling, hidden inside an adventure.
A fully narrated story game for children who find spelling hard. Created by Dr Michael Thomson, a former Chartered Educational Psychologist renowned in the field of dyslexia and author of best-selling books on it.
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Free to download for iPhone and iPad. The first two quests are free.
For children who find spelling hard, and the adults helping them.
Dyslexia and spelling difficulties
Nothing depends on reading. Each rule is taught on its own, in the order specialist teachers use, with patient, encouraging feedback.
Beginner spellers, ages 6 to 11
From letter sounds and short words through Magic E, blends and digraphs, all the way to suffixes, prefixes and homophones.
Children learning English
A clear, structured route through English spelling, with every word spoken, for learners of English as a foreign language.
Made for tutors, SENCOs and specialist teachers too. Read the Teacher's Guide →
Not a worksheet. A world to rescue.
The Wizard has stolen the world's words. Your child wins them back, one spelling rule at a time.
Choose the path
A real story with real choices, read aloud page by page.
Solve spelling quests
Every obstacle is a spelling rule. Sort, build and spell your way past, with mini-games like the Magic E Cannon.
Never stuck, never alone
A friendly wizard cat explains each new rule, and the answer lights up after a few tries.
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Four lands. A complete spelling journey.
Start where your child is, stop when they've had enough, and pick the story up later.
The Whispering Wood
The Island of Words
The Syllable Swamp
The Wizard's Domain
Every rating so far is five stars. In reviewers' own words:
Great spelling adventure
"This hides spelling practice in the guise of a wonderful adventure. Great for kids!! It is narrated too helpful if you are a poor reader"
Fun adventure with a learning core!
"Myself, my children and my grandchildren enjoyed doing these activities on WordQuest. What a fun and ingenious way of learning excellent game."
Awesome design and fun to play!
"I love the design! It is fun, interactive, and feels more like a game. What an amazing way to learn!"
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Try it free. Buy once. Keep it.
- Free to download, and the first two quests are free
- One payment unlocks all four lands. Not a subscription.
- Shared with your family through Family Sharing
- Every iPhone and iPad signed in to your Apple Account
Specialist spelling programmes usually charge every month.
Good to know
Does my child need to be able to read?
No. Every story page, question, instruction and piece of feedback is read aloud, so the words on screen support your child rather than block them.
Who designed the teaching?
Dr Michael Thomson, a former Chartered Educational Psychologist renowned in the field of dyslexia, the author of best-selling books including Developmental Dyslexia, and for over 25 years the Principal of East Court, a specialist school for dyslexic children. The game follows the order he taught spelling in.
What age is it for?
It's written for children of roughly 6 to 11 who find reading and spelling hard, but it starts from letter sounds, so older children with spelling difficulties and English learners use it too.
Is it a subscription?
No. It's free to download and the first two quests are free. The whole adventure is a single payment of £39.99 in the UK, with nothing more to pay.
Can I share it with my family?
Yes. The purchase unlocks WordQuest on every iPhone and iPad signed in to your Apple Account, and your family can share it through Family Sharing.
Which devices does it work on?
iPhone and iPad, running iOS 17 or later. It isn't available on Android.
Is it safe for children?
There are no adverts, no chat and no accounts, and no personal data is collected. It works offline once installed. The one purchase sits behind a grown-ups-only question, so a child can't buy by accident.
Using WordQuest with children you teach?
It runs on the iPad and iPhone devices already in your classroom, with no student accounts and no data to safeguard.
Teacher's Guide
The spelling levels, how the story is structured, and ideas for using it with the children you teach.
Read the guide →The evidence
The research on structured teaching and specialist dyslexia practice that the game is built on.
See the research →Recommend it and earn
Tutors and specialists earn 30% of net revenue for twelve months on every family who buys through their link.
Reseller programme →The words are waiting to be won back.
Download WordQuest free and play the first two quests today.