A world of whimsy, wonder & wise-winged Agents, DOVES-TALES, is a thrilling and immersive educational spy adventure for aged 9+, where an ancient avian spy agency are looking for new agents to join their team. Recruits begin training with the Department Of Very Effective Spies, aka the DOVES, in the sweet and sleepy town of Ashywood Ridge, a nature lovers paradise that is famous for its birdwatching (codeword for spying).
But don’t be distracted from what is really going on: ancient artefacts, misbehaving magpies, postal problems, and even roosters refusing to crow. These aren’t your everyday tranquil-town troubles—they're the wing-work and the chaos-causing-calamities of the HAWKS (Horrid And Wicked Knights of Seth). These balance-bumbling birds-of-prey seek to tip the celestial scales of balance to resurrect their master Seth, the mighty and villainous Egyptian god of disorder, destruction and chaos. We can’t let that happen. With your help it might not!
Each delivery brings your family deeper into the clandestine world of the DOVES, where spy-craft, gadgets and classified files full of satirical stories, sacred symbols, and cryptic clues, are the keys needed to unlock a mysterious and magical universe, full of suspicious characters, covert cleaners, and celestial conspiracies—a universe where every clue tracked, code cracked, and puzzle solved, helps the DOVES reach one step further to completing their mission - keep the cosmos safe and balanced.
Each month includes:
- An illustrated Pigeon Post newspaper, containing news articles, classified ads, breadcrumbs and messages hidden in plain sight.
- A Spy training booklets on: Codes & Ciphers, Covert Bases, Disguises, and even room tidying orders cleverly disguises as admin missions
- An immersive multi media spy mission game that is narrative and analogue rich, digitally light, with physical paper props, clues and puzzles
- Monthly mission video briefs from HQ, with mid game cutscene videos and debriefs.
- Certificates and stickers to help agents track their ranks and progress from Nesters, Hatchlings and Fledglings to full on Winged-Commanders.
- Plus grown-ups get their own Handler Pack with tips to guide, not give away answers.
Cleverly, and covertly educational. Designed for growth but disguised as play, all to help develop:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Awareness of self and others
- Perspective taking, Diplomacy & Teamwork
- Emotional Intelligence Literacy (EQ) & Resilience
- Code Making & Cracking
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STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math)
- Handler pack for grown-ups (so you can guide, not give away answers)
- Quality family time together - grown-up Handlers and their young Agents work together on some missions
- Time off tech where we bridge analogue and digital worlds seamlessly to allow screen free times.
Join today, follow the clues, crack the codes and complete the mission, so that the DOVES can calm the chaos and protect the cosmos. Because for chaos to win...Order must fall, and we don’t want the mighty Seth returning at all!
Parent Intel: As you might have seen, this is no ordinary subscription. It’s your family’s gateway, getaway, and portal into a cinematic spy universe with rich mythology, meaningful missions, and moments of pure magic. Every month is a self-contained adventure—but also a piece of a bigger mystery unfolding. And yes... in Month 2, your child will interview you to become their official Handler. You might want to brush up on your answers.
Lovingly created by a former psychotherapist, with support and contributions from our dedicated team of teachers, artists and storytellers, DOVES-TALES is sneakily stuffed with meaningful developmental goals… but recruits will just think they’re chasing clues, cracking codes and outwitting the HAWKS.
