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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Kerry Carr

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 3 in the Tally & The Angel series. I do highly recommend reading these books from book one so that you get the full story of Tally and how she comes to have an angel called Jophiel living in a necklace around her neck. This is a great read for children as the story weaves a magical adventure as Tally and her father explore the world.
In this installment we see them visiting Japan as that’s where Tally’s fathers work takes them. As Tally gets to explore the area and make new friends she also comes across a ancient curse.
What follows is a story of magical beings, Paranormal happenings, friendships. It also has some history and Japanese culture which makes the story really come alive for me. This story is full of secrets and discoveries and Jophiel and Tally with the help of her 2 new friends try to solve this ancient curse.
I have loved watching Tally’s growth in these books. I can feel her maturity grow from the first book to know and its beautiful how she comes to rely on Jophiel’s presence to keep her safe and being the curious child that she is.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Jennifer Crain

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eleanor Dixon continues Tally’s adventures in Japan for book 3. I thought this one was more scary and tense than the first two, especially if you have younger kids. I thought the cultural references and traditions were very well laid out in this book, even though I am adult, I learned some Japanese vocabulary as well as history of taiko drumming.

I thought the best characterizations is when Jophiel takes a break from Tally (I won’t tell you why!) and the pain/angst Tally goes through not having her new friend literally by her side. As with the first two books, I enjoyed how the story of the spirit/being at the beginning of the chapter interweaves with what is happening with Tally and her friends in modern day times.

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Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the series. There is a blurb at the beginning for those of us that missed reading the first two books. It helped me understand Tally’s situation and helped me connect to her. However, I do feel I missed some context by not reading the books in order. I hope to remedy that soon. It’s easy to connect with Tally and the other children as they meet and get to know each other. The author did a great job with world building and making me feel like I’m experiencing the destinations Tally visits.
Tally is traveling to Japan with her father, who is attending a conference. Tally meets new friends Yoshi and Miyu. Yoshi’s father works with Tally’s father. Tally is exploring Japan with her friends and Yoshi’s mother. I enjoyed reading this story about Tally and her special angel Jophiel! I’m definitely going to read the first two books!
I would have loved reading a story like this back when I was middle school age.

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Tally and the Angel: Book One , India by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Jamie Burns

This is the first book in this series, and let me tell you it was definitely and adventure worth taking with Tally and the hard Ian angel, Jopheil. The reader is introduced to Tally right after she lost her mom who she was really close to. Her father takes her on a trip to India where Tally makes new friends and faces more challenges. Jopheil is woven throughout the story in bits of the journey. This book was out of my normal zone of reading, but I loved it! It is nice to read a book about a different culture and learn a little more about other people in the process. This is a great book that can bring a strong connection for those who have lost loved ones and the struggles that you face.

Tally and the Angel Book Three Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tally and Jophiel are back and carrying on with their adventures around the world, this time, they are in Japan where Tally and her father are visiting one of his co-workers and while her dad is working, she will be staying with the family of his co-worker. Tally and her father head to a restaurant to meet the family and have a meal with them before Tally travels with them to their home, fortunately, there is a son who appears to be about twelve, about the same age as Tally is, as well as his best friend of the same age, they are keen to speak to Tally and practice their English and the introductions go well.

The next day, Tally is walked to the train station to go and meet the family for their journey back where they live, this is where Tally sees the Shinkansen, or Bullet Train for the first time and she is amazed at how clean it is and how fast it goes and her new friends point out things outside the window and tell Tally all about them as they go. While they are on the train, they also talk about the things they are going to show Tally while she is there, after they have all finished their school work of course and Tally is more excited than ever to learn all about the culture and traditions of her Japanese hosts.

The first place they are going to go is the local museum where the two friends show Tally artefacts and treasures from the past, as well as talking about their families and how they are tied to the area, but some things strike Tally as strange, however, when she tries to ask them about it, it brings out mixed reactions and not all of them are good. As the days pass, Tally notices other things which are a little strange, especially when Tally meets a fellow Angel called Kumi who Jophiel seems very attached to, to the point where he stops talking to Tally at all, but as she becomes more involved in her new friends lives, she wishes beyond everything that he would talk to her, especially when during a tea ceremony at the museum when strange things start to happen!

Finally, her friends start to open up about some historical facts about their families and the traditions which are so important to them and how sometimes, these traditions can harm as well as heal, but when Tally becomes embroiled in a local mystery involving samurai, Taiko drums and their families, Tally becomes increasingly worried, but when a curse is created, can Tally figure out how to break it before danger comes calling? This is another exhilarating tale where historical facts are woven into a fantasy adventure where time is of the essence when history, secrets and truths are combined into a mystery which will keep you reading through to the end.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Jennifer Crain

Canada (Tally and the Angel #2)Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eleanor Dixon continues Tally’s adventures by juxtapositioning her second journey from hot and sticky India to bitterly cold Canada. Tally masters sled dog (mushing), the cold, and missing her friends as she tries to save loved ones from angry gods.

Along the way, the friendships Tally makes in this book are less profound than her two besties in India, but the cast of characters is more unique- from invisible cursed people to a beloved dog. The use of Innuit words as a sparkle of local flavor as well as the vivid descriptions of the cold climate, as well as Eleanor described the hot stickiness of India in book one. In this book, I felt Tally had to become more brave because she encountered more foreign things than in book 1.

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Tally and the Angel: Book One India by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Jennifer Crain

India (Tally and the Angel, #1)India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book would be perfect for kids that love geography and learn about other countries of the world. I appreciated how the author, Eleanor Dixon, mentions death and grief in a realistic way. The book follows Tally as she solves the mystery of how to save not only her best friends sister, but numerous other children. I love how Eleanor interweaves some historical cultural icons of India throughout the story (feeling less forced than some other series), such as clothing, multiple deities, etc.

You can tell the author has actually visited India, because the descriptions are authentic in feel and a joy to read. Even as an adult, I enjoyed reading about Tally’s adventure and can’t wait to see what problems she solves in Canada (book 2) and Japan (book 3).

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Carrie Reed

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Starting off, I didn’t think I would get into the story as much as I did. This book really had me feeling many different emotions. I was angry at everyone for keeping things from Tally, sad that Jophiel seemed to be giving her the cold shoulder and heartbroken that she was hurting so much when she lost something so important. Miyu really got my blood boiling with the her sneaking around, and the way she treats Yoshi and Tally. In the end I understand she was honestly just lost. Lost in her family’s history. Reading of Miyu’s grandmother’s story at the beginning of each chapter was prefect. We get a glimpse of why things ended the way they did for Miyu and her grandmother. Learning of some Japanese traditions, and different cultural things was very interesting and really makes me want to visit Japan.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third Tally and the Angel book, and is set in Japan. It’s a fantastic continuation of the series! I love how readers get to explore different parts of the world through Tally’s travels and discover unique supernatural phenomena in the places she ends up.

Tally and the Angel is a great series for preteens who love learning about different cultures! Tally is a great heroine, always curious and good at making friends and getting into (and out of!) trouble. Tally’s new friends in this book, Yoshi and Miyu, help her explore Japan and share their family histories.

This is another five star book for me! I’m really enjoying this series! I would recommend starting from the first book, set in India, but there’s an introduction that gets you caught up if you’re particularly interested in Japan and want to jump in at this book.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Tally is now taking us on an adventure to Japan in this 3rd installment of this series. This series is enjoyable for all ages and I do recommend reading this series in order from the beginning. I loved the first two books….book 3 was really good but some of the parts in the book took me a bit to get through.

Tally, her angel Jophiel and Tally’s father are onto Japan as Tally stays with a family while Tally’s father is off to work for a bit. The family that Tally stays with teaches Tally the customs and ways of Japan, while also exploring different areas, museums and the art of sumo wrestling and also meets new friends in Yoshie and Miyu. As Tally gets to know Yoshie and Miyu and learn from them she also is roped into a mystery herself that is full of a new challenge and Tally must be brave in order to save the day.

This is a very good story. I loved how the author really detailed the different Japanese customs and traditions into the story. I am hoping to read more adventures from Tally in the future!!

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Anantha Rusum

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Japan is the third book in the Tally and the Angel series by Eleanor Dixon.
This is the first of the series I read, so was a little confused with some details and I had to research the background. Tally, her dad and her angel Jophiel go to Japan on an adventure and learn about Japanese history, culture and traditions. She makes friends with Yoshie and Miyu and hits off instantly. But then a mystery unfolds itself and it is upto Tally and her “not-so-predictable” angel Jophiel to solve it, There is a ghost queen, sumo wrestling and a cursed drum in the centre of this mystery.

It’s an interesting plot, I wish I had read the books in order . It can be read as a standalone book but some research has to be done to understand who is who.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book nevertheless.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Julie Johnson

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tally’s adventures have taken her, her dad, and her guardian angel Jophiel to India, Canada, and now Japan. I was most looking forward to this adventure! While it’s still really enjoyable, it’s not as exciting of a read as I was anticipating. However, there is a cursed drum, sumo wrestlers, and a ghost queen who will really keep you wondering what she’s going to do next!

Tally meets Miyu and Yoshi when she arrives in Japan. They are just as excited as she is to have a new friend. They speak amazing English and really hit it off pretty quickly. Tally learns that Miyu’s family used to own a museum and Miyu knows a lot of the family history. Yoshi comes from a long line of sumo wrestlers and he’s going for his interview to be accepted into the academy. They spend time outside of their schoolwork playing with a drum that seems to have some sort of special powers.

I was really sad when Jophiel started to act the way he did in this book. I wanted to smack some sense into him!! Overall, I do think he might be my favorite character in all the books that I’ve read in this series.

I do highly recommend reading these books in order, although one could skip around. It would bring about some confusion as to Jophiel’s backstory if you don’t read them in order and some of the character names would be a mystery. I’ve really enjoyed reading this series and I’m hoping that we’ll have more adventures with Tally and Jophiel to read about soon!

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Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Julie Johnson

Canada (Tally and the Angel #2)Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I do believe this is my favorite book of the series. I also recommend reading them in order although the author does a good job of catching the reader up to speed on how Jophiel came to be.

Tally and her dad have had their adventure in India and now it’s time to move on to Canada. They are in need of a doctor up there and since Tally’s dad is a doctor, they make the trek there. While there, Tally is excited to learn how to run a sled dog team. As a matter of fact, on the first day there, she gets to drive them for a small bit! Tally’s struggling to adjust to the massive temperature differences between India and Canada too. Here she can’t see anything but eyeballs on the people she meets!

There’s this man named Earl and his daugther Amka who come to take Tally and her dad to the place where they will stay. Something is pretty sinister about Earl, at least to Tally and Jophiel. Then Tally learns about a curse and the Gold Rush and things, well, just aren’t as they seem.

This book was so much fun to read and as previously mentioned, is my favorite in this series. There is a lot of mystery in this one, as well as adventure. This is a middle school level book but I thoroughly enjoyed it as a middle ager!

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Tally and the Angel: Book One, India by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Julie Johnson

India (Tally and the Angel, #1)India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun adventure story!! This book is geared towards middle grades, ages 7-12, but I thoroughly enjoyed it as an adult!

We meet Tally at a really bad time in her life. She’s just lost her precious mother, whom she loves so dearly. Before taking a trip, her dad gifts her with a pendant. In that pendant lives a guardian angel named Jophiel. Tally is thinking that she’s going to be sent away to boarding school but instead talks her dad into letting her join him on his journey to India. It’s there that Tally makes two really great friends but they had no idea the horrible adventure that awaited them!

I LOVED this book!! There is mystery and adventure, cultural changes, grief and loss, as well as bravery and compassion in this book. I devoured this book pretty quickly as it was just that exciting! My heart broke for Tally and honestly, I struggled reading this book because I too, just lost my mom recently. I love how this book focuses on having a friend(s) nearby to help in times of sadness. This would be a great book for summer reading!!

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this book we go on an adventure with Tally, her dad and Tally’s angel Jophiel to Japan. As they explore the Japanese culture, history, and traditions. Tally is a strong, courageous, brave smart young girl. This is the third book in this series and even thou you could get away with reading then not in order I feel you would miss out on the way tally matures and how she grows into the young women she will be. This book is well written that it feels like you are standing there in the book. I absolutely love how tally seems to find something interesting to get herself involved in and then have us wondering how and when she’s going to get herself out. A mystery that surrounds around Miyu and Yoshi, a ghostly queen, mystical beings, warriors, secrets and curses. This is an incredible read that had me wanting to know what was going to happen net, I could not put it down.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Angela Hayes

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Japan is the third book in the Tally and the Angel series by Eleanor Dixon. As this story continues the adventure we started in book one, following Tally and her angel Jophiel, I really recommend reading the first two books before starting on this one.
We met Tally back in Book One, when she inherited a rather intriguing necklace when her mother died. The necklace came with a life-changing surprise- as it housed an Angel, Jophiel. Together they have embarked on several adventures, all over the world. And in this instalment, we are whisked off to Japan. Where they soon found themselves thrust on another adventure that involves unearthing the origins of an ancient curse.
This is a fun Middle school age children’s story- an urban fantasy with Angels, paranormal elements, action, adventure, mysteriousness, history, drama, danger, travel, a race against time, friendship, family, secrets, Japanese culture and traditions, challenges, and much more.
This story may be aimed at a younger audience, but I feel it could be enjoyed by all ages.
Happy reading.

Thank you, Eleanor Dixon!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Gabrielle

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story takes Tally and her father to Japan. When Tally lost her mother, she gained an Angel and he has been with her ever since. As Tally and her father explore Japan Tally finds herself with a mystery to solve. It was nice to see Tally encounter some of the Japanese culture. Tally is a smart and inquisitive young lady; I liked the way she listens and discovers the many Japanese customs. Tally learns many lessons on her travels and adventures and it is nice to see the way she matures through her journeys. Life is full of challenges and Tally takes them full on. This is an engaging read that pulls the reader in. Tally’s adventures are a great way to introduce different customs and lives to young readers as well as giving them an exciting story to immerse themselves in.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Kerry Baker

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It was so nice to read about these characters again and the adventures they go on. I enjoy each book they are part of and never hesitate to start a new one. This book is just as good as the others. It was exciting and fun to read. I think the characters of this book are fun and entertaining.
This series is the only one I have read by this author but I am definitely going to explore more of her work. I am enjoying this series immensely and I hope to read more.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Canada (Tally and the Angel #2)Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Book two of Tally and the Angel they are off to Canada to continue the adventures her and her sidekick, Jophiel, started in book one. In the first book Tally met an angel named Jophiel who was contained in a necklace that she inherited. This book is geared towards pre-teens, in the 9-13 years of age category, but is a fun read for all ages.

In her latest adventure Tally finds herself in Whitehorse where the temperatures are at minus 25 degrees centigrade. Her dad has booked them a holiday at a retreat where they can learn how to cross the tundra with a team of sled dogs. Tally immediately notices how cold it is when her nose hairs freeze up so Tally and her dad have to learn to dress for the weather. This requires layering up on their clothing in order to stay warm. They then set off across the snowy tundra in search of adventure but get more than they bargained for when Tally’s dad is injured.

He is taken to a small, remote village to heal where the villagers do not leave because of an ancient curse. Tally’s dad is now in imminent danger and only Tally and Jophiel can save him by battling against Both earthbound and mythical creatures like gold hunters and mystical wolves. Tally is in a life-or-death situation as races against time to save her dad and rid the village of the ancient curse.

This book was wonderfully written with a great storyline, descriptive scenes, and amazing characters. The scenes were described so vividly that it immerses you into that place. Right down to describing frozen nose hairs with the cold temperatures. I understand completely how that feels because I live in a part of Canada where temperatures can sometimes get to minus forty degrees centigrade over the winter months. What a shock it must have been for Tally to go from India to the Yukon, yikes! The author did a fantastic job of describing the climate, the Yukon, and sled dogs. Tally and Jophiel both really grow as characters and the bond between them starts to forge as they spend more time together. Tally learns to be courageous in the face of danger in order to save her dad. This book was full of danger, suspense, mystery, action, and adventure as Tally went up against both real and mythical beings. A great read for all ages.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the third book in the Tally and the Angel series, Tally, her dad, and her angel Jophiel, set off for Japan. Twelve-year-old Tally quickly gets wrapped up in an adventure involving some new Japanese friends. Japan makes for an amazing backdrop as Tally is faced with numerous challenges that include a cursed drum, a ghostly queen, mythical beings, samurai warriors, and long-buried secrets. While she is busy trying to solve mysteries her sidekick angel, Jophiel seems to be a bit distracted by a mysterious Japanese angel who may or may not have the have the answer about the curse from long ago. Tally becomes in a race against time, and she must be brave if she is to solve the mystery. She also must decide if she trusts her new friends.

This was a beautifully written book that immerses the reader into the modern world of Japan as well as its history, culture, and ancient traditions. As Tally becomes immersed in the culture of Japan, we are able to learn of its ancient traditions such as sumo wrestling, taiko drumming, and tea ceremonies. We learn how strong and courageous young Tally is as she tries to solve the mystery surrounding Miyu and Yoshi. Through her adventure Tally learns about friendship, trust, and bravery. This book is full of danger, suspense, mystery, intrigue, drama, and paranormal elements. A perfect addition to any pre-teen’s library.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Rayne East

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A cultural fantasy adventure
The third book in the series finds Tally immersed in Japanese history as they navigate the mystery surrounding Yothu and Miyu. Colourful, engaging, suspenseful and entertaining with a touch of paranormal- everything a pre-teen would want in a book. This was a great addition to the series. Recommend.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Jenni Bishop

Tally and the Angel Book Three JapanTally and the Angel Book Three Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this adventure we see Tally as she finds her way into a world of Japanese history. It is the third book in the Tally and the Angel series. The family story is aimed for tweens those between the ages of 9 – 13 years.
This book is a paranormal fantasy tale, with plenty of action, mystery, danger, drama, suspense, long-buried curse, challenges, mythical beings and much more.
Tally is on to the next adventure and a beautiful backdrop of Japan in a race against time. Where a ghostly queen, a mysterious Japanese Angel, samurai warriors and a cursed drum all play a part in Tally’s new journey. It is a story of bravery, friendship, and travel. Tally, and her offsider Jopheil once again have their work cut out for them.
Eleanor makes it easy to read and very easy to imagine the world she has created.
I would highly recommend this book, and this series, to anyone who enjoys reading tweens adventure books.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Shelly Kittell

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh, how I enjoyed this story. The mystery of what Miyu and Yoshi were up to. Miyu is a troubled girl. Tally and Jophiel have their hands full. Kumi, the tannen, is a delightful addition. I found the storyline with it’s suspense and mystery to be a treat. I did miss Tally’s dad interactions in the story this time. We got to learn abit about the Japanese culture, which is really neat to learn about. I loved the characters. Tally is sure a pretty strong character. Brace and full of courage for her age. Loved this book.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon
Genre – Kids, Fantasy
Page Count – 200
Cover Designer – Rob Bennet
A trip to Japan brings a daunting new challenge for Tally and her angel Jophiel. A vengeful ghost-queen, ancient samurai warriors and a cursed drum unite to put Tally in greater danger than ever. Worst of all, she doesn’t know if she can trust her new friends Miyu and Yoshi. But when Tally needs Jophiel most, he is distracted by a mysterious Japanese angel. How does Jophiel know Kumi, and does she hold the answer to the long-buried curse?

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I spent my school life in a girls’ boarding-school specialising in classical ballet and on leaving I danced professionally, touring Europe, for 4 years. After that, I ran my own ballet school in Athens, Greece for several years and simultaneously volunteered as a veterinary nurse, as my love of animals is the driving force in my life. I returned to England with my horse and my cat, and now live on a smallholding in Shropshire with my husband, various farm animals and a constant stream of pets.

 I started writing while in Greece and completed a Creative Writing Course with the Writers’ Bureau. The same year, I won an annual competition in the Writing Magazine for an adult Fairy Story.

On my return to England, I wrote two children’s books, but my new life, caring for Highland Cattle, sheep, hens, and pets, coupled with extensive global travel, meant that writing for publication took a back seat. I continued my love of writing with a daily journal and amusing travel blogs of each trip.

I am now writing full time and THE GRACEFUL GHOST was my first self-published book. It was shortlisted for the UK Selfies 2021 Award and draws on my own experiences in ballet-boarding-school and early teenage life. Book two, Ballet School Boys, introduces boys to the school and book three, Ballet School Rumours continues their adventures with the resident ghosts, Grace and Rodney.

I am also working on a six-book series called TALLY AND THE ANGEL. Tally and her angel’s first adventure takes them to India. In the second book they go to Canada, in North Yukon and the third in Japan. I intend them to have adventures in Greece, Egypt, Peru – anywhere I have been, really. Each book has an extra story woven into it because every chapter starts with a paragraph telling the back story of one of the mystical elements of the story. Book One tells the story of Jophiel, the Angel. Book Two tells the story of Auric, the Spirit of Gold.

I am truly passionate about writing and have all my books professionally edited and proofread before going to print.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon
Genre – Kids, Fantasy
Page Count – 200
Cover Designer – Rob Bennet
A trip to Japan brings a daunting new challenge for Tally and her angel Jophiel. A vengeful ghost-queen, ancient samurai warriors and a cursed drum unite to put Tally in greater danger than ever. Worst of all, she doesn’t know if she can trust her new friends Miyu and Yoshi. But when Tally needs Jophiel most, he is distracted by a mysterious Japanese angel. How does Jophiel know Kumi, and does she hold the answer to the long-buried curse?

Ballet School Rumours (Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure Book 3) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Emmye MarihughJuly 2022

Ballet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School AdventureBallet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Even though I couldn’t get into the first book of the series, The Graceful Ghost, I really enjoyed this book. The camaraderie between the ghosts and the main character as well as the playfulness really made the book.

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Graceful Ghost (Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventures book 1) by Eleanor Dixon – review by Emmye Marihugh July 2022

The Graceful Ghost (Amberwood Hall Ballet School #1)The Graceful Ghost by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Graceful Ghost
I can’t lie this isn’t my usual genre. I really liked the concept and it is written really well but I just couldn’t get into it. That being said I really liked the setting and learning about ballet and ballet school.

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Ballet School Rumours (Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure Book 3) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Sarah Devereaux

Ballet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School AdventureBallet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this children’s chapter book! I have read others by this author, and I enjoyed this story line especially since it had an introduction to paranormal fiction and had a mystery/suspense side to it as well! As a reader this kept my attention, and I was not able to figure out the ending.
I think many younger kids reading maybe never having read a paranormal or mystery/suspense book before may become hooked with this genre! Especially since it has friendships and rumours and school and of course ballet added in as well.
This being the third book in the series I still understood what was happening and it can be read as a standalone, but I am excited to go back and read the beginning of the series as well!
Overall, as a children’s paranormal fiction book I would highly recommend this for young readers.

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Ballet School Rumours (Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure Book 3) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Kay Stritesky

Ballet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School AdventureBallet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the perfect follow up to the first installment and while it is great in sequence this one can be read by itself! Its the perfect book for any age but its definitely geared towards the middle school girl! Lessons like teamwork, and hardworking are taught in a way in which kids are not getting lectured and the characters are just as amazing!

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The Graceful Ghost by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Kay Stritesky

The Graceful Ghost (Amberwood Hall Ballet School #1)The Graceful Ghost by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely enjoyed reading this book! The author did an excellent job portraying all the characters and finding just the right hook for the readers. Its almost the perfect read for teens as well. Serious issues are discussed in a way that isn’t too heavy, there’s a tad bit of drama and there’s some paranormal to make sure the story doesn’t get too serious! I look forward to reading more from this author!

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