A mysterious, supernatural, children’s book, about a girl about to embark on an adventure far greater than she had first expected. To grow up extremely quickly. Not only is she about to leave a land she loves, her ways, a life in a warm climate, to head into a cold and icy existence, a stranger in a strange land, she is thrust upon a mission to save those people from the cursed village, and most importantly her father. (Andrew Bell Book Tour Reviewer)
Tally and the Angel: Canada is a great book. The pace is just right with the detailed description and action perfectly written to make it a page turner. The author makes good use of atmosphere and brings the setting to life by use of many references to the extreme environment and with great use of all the senses so that the story comes alive. The characters are well drawn. We feel their pain, anguish and desperation so that we are rooting for them and hoping for their difficulties to be resolved. The illustrations at the start of each chapter are an excellent addition and beautifully rendered in a subtle way. There are some particularly memorable scenes of high drama which are really exciting. The jeopardy increases to create tension, and this successfully makes us worry for the characters we have got to know so well. In my opinion, the book will be better appreciated if the first book in the series has been read. If a brief section explaining the origin of the Tally’s angel had been included, this book could be a stand-alone. (Stella Baker Book Tour Reviewer)
I’ll admit that, at first introduction to the title and general concept of the book, and having not read the first in the series, I was expecting it to be a cozy read geared toward very young children. The very first sentence of the prologue quickly spelled this preconception. This is an exciting adventure story that, for me, seems perfectly geared toward an 8-12 year old audience and is entertaining as an adult reader. There is real danger, wonder and mystery both earthly and cosmic, and a sense of transportation to the Canadian wilderness waiting. I especially enjoyed the introductions to each chapter and the way that they slowly weave into the narrative. The voice of Canadian characters felt for the most part spot on (only once or twice getting a little British to me as a Canadian reader). The balance between real-life and fantasy is nailed for me. (Tim Marshall Book Tour Reviewer)
I was very surprised that this is a children’s book. I’d have classed it as Young Adult at the very least. A thoroughly engaging tale from start to finish, it is part of a series that would captivate readers old and young! Amazingly recorded as mostly of Tally’s thoughts, her adventure is one that the reader can fully get involved with – we can feel the icy cold, hear the sounds of the dogs barking, sense the strange vibe of the unusual village that is both a curse and a blessing! Through the highs and lows, we desperately want to have Tally and her Dad safe. (Yvonne Weston Book Tour Reviewer)
I have to say that between the two books in the Tally and the Angel series, the second book is my absolute favourite. I thoroughly enjoyed it and loved the entire concept of the story. Whilst book one served as a great introduction to the two main protagonists, Tally, and Jophiel, book 2, Canada, moved the series up a level for me. I was completely invested in both characters and their outcomes, especially Jophiel. The story is engaging, with a good balance of drama, danger, mystery & intrigue to capture the imaginations, and interest of young readers. The plot progresses at a great pace, so much so, that I could not put the book down, and had to finish it in one sitting. The secondary characters, human, angelic, and animal, were instantly likeable, well developed, and I enjoyed them all. I would recommend this read for both children and adults. (Kirsty McKay Book Tour Reviewer)
The story opens in India, with Tally playing with her friends there. Tally’s dad then tells her that the hospital is improving and they don’t need her dad at the hospital anymore. So, they continue with their travels and move to Canada. When they are there, they meet new people and Tally makes a new friend. Jophiel, is still with Tally and his character evolves because he faces his fear and it makes him a braver angel. I thought that this book was good. (Hattie Alkalin Book Tour Reviewer)
Book Two Canada is an adventure story like none I’ve ever read before. When Tally’s father is severely injured in an accident, he’s looked after by the people the local village. The 13-year-old girl ventures out into the North Yukon to save her father and her new friends. In the process, she is faced with the dangers of wolves, dangerous gold hungry hunters who will stop at nothing, and extraterrestrial beings. This is a great book that ages nine to thirteen will just love. It’s also a great story for young girls to show them that they can do it! The story did have some spelling, punctuation, and a few formatting errors, but not enough to distract from the story. (Deb Hockenberry Book Tour Reviewer)
We award 4.5 stars.
