Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book 1 of the series Tally and the Angel. It was such a good book. It’s great for middle school aged kids. The story itself was awesome! I enjoyed learning more about India. I liked that it has a religious aspect to it, but it wasn’t pushing religion to the reader, just giving facts. I can’t wait to read book 2!
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book of the Tally and the Angel series. In this book Tally and her Dad travel to Canada to learn to dog sled. They come across a village that has been cursed. After an accident that leads them back to the cursed village Tally’s dad falls under the curse too. Can Tally and Jophiel break the curse to save her dad and the village? Read it to find out! These books just keep getting better; I can’t wait for the next one!
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tally and the Angel is a cute and inspiring story with mystery, friendship, life lessons and some fantasy thrown in. It’s a great story that any young reader would enjoy. Tally is such a sweet girl who has just had a heartbreaking experience and now has to adjust to her new life, she shows such bravery and strength as she tries to solve the mystery in India with her angel. I enjoyed learning more about Jophiel and watching his and Tally’s friendship grow. I loved how even an ancient being like Jophiel could learn and be inspired by a young girl who only wants to do what’s right which is sometimes not always easy to do or understand.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I had highly enjoyed the first one in the series, I loved this one as much as the first. This time we find Tally and her Angel friend on another adventure. Different place for the adventure this time, in Canada. It was defiantly a different scenery compared to the first book, but the story was as compelling as the original
. I loved the adventure Tally and her Angel faced in this one. Danger and they both had to rely on their hearts they withheld as well as themselves to save the day. I love how the author strongly shows how we can achieve anything, even if it seems impossible, we need only believe in ourselves and trust ourselves. Even if the world seems against you, you can achieve anything! The story is once again beautifully written, and a must rea for children of all ages, highly recommend for sure!
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I like how there’s a supernatural element to this book. Has a magical side mixed in with the cunningness of the gods. Trying to hide the whole event and what was really happening, tally found out some very interesting secrets to this little hidden away place. Tally had to rescue her dad and hopefully make it back ok. This short quick read was amazing. It kept me wanting to read more and I couldn’t put it down. Tally is such a strong-willed girl and really likes to learn new things and takes charge to solve problems. I really love her character, and the way this plot and story flow it really kept my attention. I really hope there is more to this stories and Tally’s adventures.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a wonderful follow up to the first book in this young adult book series. Personally, I liked this one more than the previous one. I love how both books take you on an adventure to a different country. The first one was India, but this one is Canada. I’ve never been to either country but always wanted to go to Canada, so this was a great way to travel there without leaving my home. As with the previous book, the author does a fantastic job with her description that you do feel like you are there on the journey with the characters. And I don’t mean just any journey, but one filled with a lot of danger. I loved it. The one thing that I will recommend is that you read the books to understand the characters and how the magic was obtained.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the series and it continues the adventure of Tally and her angel. It is a great book for young adults. The story is full of adventure as Tally and her father travel the world. Every place they go they uncover secrets and with the help of Tally’s angel Jophiel. Now they are in for a race against time in Canada. The fantasy adventure includes ancient curses, gold hunters and mystical wolves. This book is definately a great family adventure and I do recommend you read the first book as this gives you the back story of Tally and how she came to be in possession of Jophiel.
This story kept me gripped from the beginning. Tally is a very strong and determined young girl who makes friends where ever she goes which is nice to read. As she travels to different countries she fully immerses herself and the reader into the culture.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading Tally and the Angel – India, I fell in love with Tally and her angel. This book did not fail either. Tally and her wonderful angel are off on another homeschool adventure full of danger and excitement, this time in Canada. The story is fresh and full of lore from days long ago. Tally makes new friends on her adventure. Her angel seems to know more about what’s going on but seems afraid to spill the beans. Tally might be up against more than she can handle but can she do it with the help of friends and her angel? You guys should read this story. Though for the younger set, this story is great for the older adults too. It’s really adventurous and heartwarming, a fun family story. Well-written and great characters, it’s one you can’t afford to pass up.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this young adult/child’s story. This is the second book in this series which is just as great if not better than the first one. If you haven’t read book one I highly suggest doing that as you will enjoy it as well. This is a well written story that has great creative, unique characters that are magical. A story where they find themselves in a race against time and bigger challenges that they never imagined. This is an engaging story that kept me reading to the end. The characters bring the story to life on each page. This is a great story for any age child, they would enjoy it. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tally and Jophiel are back at it again with a new adventure! We go the exact opposite of warm India to cold snowy Canada and its definitely a wild ride! We learn sledding with Tally and I adore the huskies. The village was a complete surprise and then for Tally to have to face the fear of losing someone else so soon after her mother’s death my heart went out to the girl. It’s another great story where we learn of more mystical beings and once again we see Tally being her strong and courageous self with the help Jophiel.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tally is on to the next adventure and a beautiful change of scenery in Canada. It is a book for those between the age of 9 to 109 and is a family tale. This paranormal fantasy tale is beautifully written and very easy to imagine. This author creates worlds and characters from love and that is the magic ingredient that she weaves into her writing. With mythical beings, wolves, gold hunters, Angels, and an old curse, Tally, and her offsider Jopheil have their work cut out for them but this time the stakes are higher.
I wonder where the author will take us next.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It was lovely to be able to get back into these characters, they had been so enjoyable last time. I picked straight back up with them no problem and soon found myself invested in their journey.
The author has created another book that is easy to connect with, no matter what your age. This is another great story line that appeals to all and is another Book that I enjoyed from start to finish.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 Stars
“Tally whooped with delight as the dogs pulled away. Soon, fingers of icy air crept into the tiny gap that she’d created for Jophiel’s pendant, but her hands were too clumsy in her three layers to close it up. She would have liked to pull her balaclava off her face – the inside was wet and clammy from her breath but she knew she would freeze instantly if she did. To take her mind off it, she concentrated on finding her balance and listening to Amka’s amusing stories about the dogs.
The distant shore of the frozen lake loomed closer, and before she knew it, they were sweeping into the compound.
As the teams slid to a stop, the baying and howling of forty more dogs dotted around the site greeted them. Tally clapped her hands over her ears and stared round in delight. Each dog had its own little house with a thick bed of straw for warmth, and a chain that gave him or her enough freedom to run around. Some could interact with each other, while others were further apart. More than half had leaped up onto the at top of their kennels to get a better view of the newcomers.”
Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon continues the adventure we started in book one, following Tally and Jophiel as they brave their latest adventure.
We met Tally when she inherited a necklace that contained wonderful surprise- finding the necklace housed an Angel, Jophiel- and they soon found themselves thrust on an adventure to save the day.
Well, this book sees them set off on a new quest to break a curse in a race against time with life or death consequences. As with the first book, this is a fun Middle school age children’s story by Eleanor Dixon- a paranormal fantasy, with adventure, action, mystery, wolves, hunters, challenges, mythical beings, danger, drama, lots of detailed descriptions, 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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If Tally and her angel Jophiel can’t break the curse hanging over a North Yukon village since the Klondyke Gold Rush, Tally will never see her dad again. In a race against time, over frozen lakes and snowy mountains, Tally faces greater challenges than she ever imagined. Wolves, gold-obsessed hunters, and mythical beings from the stars threaten everything that matters to her. At least Tally has an angel on her side – but Jophiel seems to know these mythical beings already, and he is afraid too…
My school life was spent 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 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 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 working on two series: TALLY AND THE ANGEL and THE AMBERWOOD HALL BALLET SCHOOL.
My first published novel, THE GRACEFUL GHOST, part of the Amberwood Hall Series, draws on my own experiences in ballet-boarding-school and my early teenage life and is a story that has lived with me for many years. It was shortlisted for the UK Selfies Award 2021.
Author Interview With Eleanor Dixon
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Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
This book kept me on the edge of my seat, a real page turner, I could not put it down. A little girl named Tally started off with a very sad start, but her mother left her something special. She found courage and bravery to keep going. Tally and her dad went off to India for his work. A time when children were going missing like crazy, Tally finds herself in the middle of all the chaos to find and end this. With the strength to stand up, and with the encouraging words of her angel, some even called her an angel. This book was very good and would recommend it to anyone that loves reading, packed with page turning advents and a little girl that finds a place to call home.
Reviewed by @jennifer3343
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tally and the Angel is the first book in the India series by Eleanor Dixon and is a book for kids 8-12 and family. Eleanor has beautifully written this paranormal fantasy tale and it will be liked by young and old. It is easy to picture the world and characters that Eleanor has woven due to her vivid writings, and you will be delightfully drawn into solving the mystery along with a brave little girl, Tally. This little gem is centred around Tally who is 13 years old and on a trip to India with a very special necklace. She soon finds herself in the midst of a mystery and sets out to help.
I look forward to the next adventure.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was truly a heartfelt story and beautifully written. I personally loved the story the background, the characters and how the story progressed.
Reading this I found it very touching and sweet as well as a book to shine light even for those of us who are facing the darkest times of our life.
The girl in the story who is named Tally, had recently lost someone very close to her and though she knew she needed to be strong in spirit, you could tell a heavy weight was being carried in her heart. (I had a strong relation to this as I too just suffered a great loss in my life and reading about Tally I often taught to myself that is how I feel…its hard, really hard, but you have to be strong and keep going on even if you don’t know what you are going to face next because things feel so unknown.)
Through a surprise and yet beautiful inheritance of this necklace from her late mother, whom was the loss she was had recently experienced and was working though. I felt upon reading that Tally was immediately drawn to it. At that time there were reasons unknown. Further reading, I learned as well as Tally did that it contained a wonderful gift, an angel whom had the name of Jophiel.
Right away I got the sense of there’s a reason to why Tally has an angel. But what was the reasons for this? I had to continue on to learn more.
Continuing on Tally realized she had to face a great adventure and she was basically destined for this task. There was an issue of the people and children of India being in undergoing danger. And Tally knew in her heart she had to help them and not stand by and allow this. Things happen for a reason and Tally felt she was chosen for this path as well as adventure and she wasn’t going to let anything stop her from finishing her chosen role.
More reading, you could see how Strong of a character Tally was and is! She had to face dangers and uncertainty. There was powerful moments in the journey of the adventure Tally faced with Jophiel. Tally was and is a character that is very commendable and able to be a great role model for young children. Not only did she have to go thru grief, but also take on a task that was not only dangerous, but it was also a task not knowing what the true outcome would be. There was basically many tests and positive and negative occurrences that Tally and Jophiel faced. They did what they had to do in the end.
All in all, this was a beautiful and well written story. It was a impact and a great read, and I truly enjoyed this story from start to finish. I look forward very much to the next part. I will defiantly be getting a copy to read for myself.
Wonderful job to the author, who has written a very creative and well written story. I look forward to reading more of your work in the future!
Tally and the Angel by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a sweet moving story perfect for young readers. It is full of love and hope but it is also action packed.
I loved the mixture of angels and gods and the war against good and evil. The fact that Tally had an angel by her side but still had to find a way to overcome her obstacles on her own is a good lesson to teach children.
The story itself is great, full of action and adventure with some heartwarming moments. I really enjoyed it.
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tally is a thirteen year old girl who has just lost her mother, she is distraught even though she knew it was coming and her dad feels the same, but when he talks about a future without her, what he describes seems like the worse thing that could happen to Tally, he wants to leave her behind as a boarding student at her school, but she end up telling him exactly how awful it is there and why, she held back before so she wouldn’t worry her mum, so when she asks her dad to take her with him, he agrees to consider it. After this conversation, he gives her a letter and a gift from her mum, in the letter Tally’s mum tells her about what is in the box, it turns out that it is a pendant of the Angel Jophiel and that it will protect and guide her throughout her life until it is ready to be passed to someone else as it has been passed to her. All Tally wants to do is cry herself to sleep, but she is drawn to the small marble angel which looks so real, so she slips it over her head as she falls asleep and feels like she is surrounded by feathers as she sleeps.
As the time passes and she gets used to the idea of her changed circumstances, her dad tells her that she can go with him on his travels and continue her schoolwork as they go, he then tells her that he has been asked to go to India to help a colleague out and that they will leave in the morning, so Tally heads to her room to pack. As she is doing this, he thoughts go to her school friends and how she wants to rub it is]n that she doesn’t have to go to school anymore, it is at this point that the Angel Jophiel begins to talk to her and adminish her for her thoughts and this is where their companionship and friendship start, he will answer whenever she calls to him, be in out loud or in her head and he will support and guide her as she explores the world with her dad.
Once all the arrangement are made, Tally and her dad set off for India, it is Tally’s first time flying and she is more than excited and this stays that way when they land, they are met at the airport and taken to the house they will be staying in, this is where Tally meets her dad’s friend and the lady who will be looking after them. After she unpacks, Tally walks round the garden and as she is talking to her Angel, she runs into a boy called Balvan who she talks to and invites to meet her dad when she mentions going to the Taj Mahal the next day. As the four talk, they find out about a case the local police are working on surrounding children going missing around India, so they are warned to take care and not go anywhere by themselves, but Tally is fine with this and agrees to it.
The next few days are taken up with schoolwork in the mornings and sightseeing in the afternoons, however, when she becomes embroiled in the mystery of the disappearing children, will she and Jophiel be able to solve the mystery in time to stop the plot, or will it be too late and the flood bear down on India? This is a charming tale of friendship and how it can heal hearts, as well as having a healthy dose of mystery solving which will keep you entertained all the way through.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tally and the Angel: Book One India by Eleanor Dixon is a fun and entertaining fantasy story. I would say this book is intended for younger audiences but has been well written enough than it will appeal to more.
I really enjoyed reading about Tally and the Angel. Their friendship was so heartwarming and felt to me like the whole book was built around this. Their journey felt real and engaging. I was drawn into their story and enjoyed every step of it.
This is a new author to me but I really got on with her writing style. It had an easy flow to it and I found it really easy to get into. This was a great book and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A child should never have to lose their mother at such a young age. Tally is a strong young girl that receives pendant that has an angel living inside of it and it changes Tally’s life. Tally ends up leaving her school and her dad takes her to India to give her more experience then inside the four walls of her school. Tallys journey is such a wild adventure that she gets into some crazy predicaments but with the help of her angel she can get through anything. Cant she? Will she save all the kidnaped children? Dixon has a very enjoyable writing style and I cant wait to get my hands on the next book.
Tally and the Angel by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tally and the Angel: Book One India by Eleanor Dixon. This is such a good children’s book. Its the story of Tally who has lost her mom. She was given a necklace from her mom before she passed away with an angel on it. Tally is very young to have lost her mom so this necklace becomes very important to her. It actually has a real angel living in it named Jophiel. On top of losing her mom, her dad takes her out of her school and moves her to India to give her a broader view of the world. Tally seems to be magnet for trouble so Jophiel tries to keep her on the straight and narrow path. Once she arrives in India there is a mystery of some kidnapped children and she decides she is going to find them. Will she succeed or will she end up in trouble just like the children she is trying to save? Read Tally and the Angel to find out!
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
Tally and the Angel by Eleanor Dixon is a brilliant book for younger and older readers alike! When our protagonist, Tally, finds a piece of jewelry that once belonged to her mother, she realizes that it is actually a home for the angel Jophiel. With Jophiel’s help, Tally embarks upon adventures solving problems with her new best friend. Tally is a great character for young readers to love as she displays intelligence and tenacity along her missions. The author’s descriptions of India are magical. I very much recommend this book and will be adding it to my daughter’s collection for her to enjoy as she grows. This is the second book I have read from this author, and she hasn’t disappointed me yet. 4 out of 5 stars.
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a wonderful book that drew me in from the first page. I literally couldn’t put it down because it was such a good story. It’s a story that a lot of children can relate to. I thought that the main character showed such a strong, tough, and persevering disposition you couldn’t help but love her and root for her. She’s certainly a role model for many young kids. Adults as well. She has quite the fighter spirit and despite all the obstacles she faces she doesn’t back down. I highly recommend you pick this book up for your children. It’s a wonderful story with a beautiful adventure.
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Can I just say what a wonderful story! 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 in my book. This story of Tally, who suffers the loss of her mother, whom left Tally a necklace with an angel. Tally embarks on adventure and mystery to help solve children missing in the city of Agra. This book is absolutely wonderful, full of drama, mystery and adventure for children and adults alike!
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tally and the Angel is a cute story geared for 7-12-year-old children. Eleanor Dixon did an amazing job writing this story. The level of detail allows readers to really visualize the story. The plotline has the elements of fantasy, mystery, adventure, and bravery. The characters are enchanted. This is the story of Tally and her very own Angel. Tally received a pendant after the saddest day (her mom’s death), it has the Angel Jophiel living inside it. One would think that having an angel with you would be awesome, but Tally learns that it is not always the best gift. The adventure that you take with Tally and Angel Jophiel has some twists and turns, ups and downs, and some scary stuff they get into. Will Tally and Angel Jophiel be able to enjoy the adventure? Can Tally and Angel Jophiel stay focused on the positive side of things or will there be some bad things that they cannot overcome? I highly recommend this book as I found it an interesting story.
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tally is a young teenager who just lost her mother. She is given a necklace from her mother with an angel pendant on it. The angel’s name is Jophiel. He is kind of like a guardian angel to Tally as she and her father embark on a trip to India. Tally is excited because she will be homeschooled and gets to travel with her father. She is looking forward to new adventures. She finds herself on a new and dangerous adventure once they are settled in their new city. She and her new friend, Balvan, try to figure out the case of the missing girls. Learn true facts about India as you read about some of the trouble that finds Tally. I liked the characters in the book. Jophiel is a wonderful character because he reminds her to be a good person and if she strays, he tends to get her back on the path.
