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Tobias and the Demon Kindle Edition

by Janet Doolaege (Author), Alain Perry (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars (8)
Tobias, together with his dog, sets out on a quest to recover his father's money, but the stranger who guides them across the mountains is not what he seems, and sinister dangers lurk. The end of the journey is by no means what they expect. The story, set in ancient Mesopotamia, is told by Tag, Tobias's faithful dog, and should appeal to children aged 10 and up.
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    146 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 12
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  6. Publication date
    February 7, 2012
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0076ZKAWA
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 146 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 12
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #5,177,065 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars (8)

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Janet Doolaege

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I live in France, but I still feel a strong link with England, where I grew up and where I first began to love birds and animals.

In "Ebony and Spica" I describe how I rescued two fledglings, first a blackbird and then a starling, and how both of them lived with me for many years. They were unique characters.

Children's literature in English is a treasure house, and I hope I'm making a small contribution to it with my books. "The Story of an Ordinary Lion" and "Tobias and the Demon" are both told from an animal's point of view and are intended for the 8-12 age group. "Flora and the Wolf", for the same age group, tells of a friendship between a girl and a wolf and is also a reworking of an old legend - with probably some basis in truth. "The Christmas Dolls' House" is a cosy story about two girls, a dolls' house and a magic ring, and is set in present-day England.

I'm interested in the unexplained - strange phenomena that are a challenge to any kind of dogma - as will be apparent from both "A Paris Haunting" and "Candlepower". Psychometry plays a role in "Woman in Blue and White". This novel, set partly in Greece, describes coercive control and an escape to a better life, and is also available as an audiobook, professionally narrated by Lesley Dessalles. "The Road through the Woods" is a sequel to "Candlepower", catching up with certain characters some twenty years later, and exploring the importance of trees and forests and the need to stop their destruction as a sacrifice to road traffic.

"Strange Days" is a novella set in Paris during the first Covid-19 lockdown. Pensioners Chantal and Philippe find themselves cut off from their familiar lives, while Chantal is haunted by her memory of someone she met in Italy before the pandemic.

Please take a look at the videos on this page if you would like a foretaste of my books. You'll hear me reading aloud.

Any feedback will be welcome, especially reviews! Thank you.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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  • rbg
    5.0 out of 5 stars plays a major part is an opportunity to tell a good tale and raise a number of contemporary issues at ...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2017
    Format: Paperback
    As usual with Janet Doolaege's books, this fantastical story where a dog, who is also the narrator, plays a major part is an opportunity to tell a good tale and raise a number of contemporary issues at the same time. It is set in ancient Mesopotamia, where we follow the adventures and misadventures of a young man whose father has lost his job and position after the Assyrians invaded his land. During his journey to recover the money his father had left in safe hands, strange events occur, the young man confronts danger, all the while accompanied by a mysterious guide who combines solid advice with somewhat supernatural qualities.
    Questions of identity, pride, belonging, dependence on others, the role of women and men in society, responsibility and more are subtly suggested, which an older reader can easily identify. For the younger reader or person being read to, it is a tale of adventure. Does it end happily ever after? To find out, read it for yourselves.
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  • Lindlae Parish
    4.0 out of 5 stars Demons and Dogs!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2013
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Tobias & the Demon is a moderately paced novel for middle grade readers and up. Set in Biblical times, it chronicles the time when the city of Ninevah was occupied by Assyrians.

    Tobias' father, Tobit, has suffered severe punishment at the hands of the Assyrian rulers. Once well to do and influential, he is now sick, disgraced and poor.

    Tobias has had run-ins with the Assyrian authorities - mostly because of a young woman. To protect him, but also for financial reasons, Tobit sends his son on a trip to retrieve money froom a family frined in a faraway city. He hires a stranger named Azarias to accompany his son. On the road, Tobias and Azarias have quite a few adventures. Azarias shows himself to be a man of great skill and knowledge. More than once, it's his advice and care that saves Tobias.

    The unusual thing about this story is that it's told by Tag - Tobias' dog, in first person. We see the world through Tag's limited perspective and understanding. It took a little getting used to and I had to remind myself a few times, that the narrator is a dog. It does give the story a unique naivete that we wouldn't see if Tobias narrated. However, it is limiting and some action couldn't be shown because Tag didn't see it.

    Although this is an interesting look at ancient times, I found the dog's perspective slightly disconcerting. This is a good story, but a little slow for my tastes.

    Four Golden Acorns
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  • Jenny Twist
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and SUCH a good read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2014
    Format: Kindle
    Tobias and Tag, the dog, have to leave Nineveh in a hurry after Tobias gets in a fight. They set off to find Tobias’s kinsman, Gabael, and are guided by a mysterious stranger who plays wonderful music. But the way is difficult and dangerous and it ends in a quest which may cost Tobias his life.
    The story is told by Tag, the dog and is full of the smells and sensations of ancient Mesopotamia. Except for the stranger, who has no smell at all.

    I read this to my grandchildren, aged 8 and 10 and they were SO excited by the story. There was one particular phrase that made them laugh out loud every time it came up – ‘dogs must never bite people’.
    I must say I really enjoyed the story myself, even though I am considerably more than ten years old. It is beautifully-written in flawless English, the characters are well-drawn and the plot is exciting. It reminded me a little of ‘The Thief of Baghdad’ which also has a dog, albeit a bewitched one, as a main character.

    This is one of those stories which, like the Harry Potter series, will appeal to adults as well as children. I recommend it most highly.
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  • Menina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Both will enjoy it for sure
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018
    Format: Kindle
    suspense, rhythm, culture, rich language and terminology, a pleasure to read this book.
    Is it for children, for adults? Both will enjoy it for sure.
    warmly recommended
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  • Nigel Brunning
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2013
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    It is really clever how it is taken from a dogs point of view and that tag can speak to other dogs. I like the idea that Sara is possessed possessed by a demon.
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  • Barry J
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Odyssey for young and old
    Reviewed in Canada on August 11, 2020
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    Janet Doolaege’s synopsis of her children’s book on the Amazon website tells us that this is an adventure story, with a hint of mystery, that should appeal to children ages 10 and up. The book has in fact a much wider reach than that, and is constructed on more than simple adventure and mystery. Embedded in the interactions between Tobias and Azarias, Tobias and his parents, and Tobias and Sara are universal themes that will resonate with an audience comprising children, and far beyond.

    That the principal narrator is Tag the dog certainly makes these themes accessible to children, and adults are sure to appreciate the whimsy. However the playfulness of a canine narrator could also lead one to read over the lessons that emerge as the tale unfolds, lessons that are as important for the young reader as they are for the not quite as young. For while the tale of Tobias and Tag is an adventure to be sure, it is ultimately a didactic journey and the forging of a hero.

    In Tag’s voice, children will hear the value of unconditional love and loyalty. Their experience of compassion and forgiving is made intimate and personal through Tag and his omniscient first-person narration of his emotions and reactions to the humans around him.

    Greater lessons are to be observed in the narrative surrounding Tobias himself. The “adventure” or mission that had been given to Tobias is in fact a voyage of self-discovery. Tobias sets out on this odyssey as an inexperienced youth, and much like Ulysses, returns a wiser man, a hero. His youthful impetuosity and impulsive anger have been tempered by the experiences of his journey and the role model Azarias. What a valuable lesson for children to know that people can change and grow, and that one’s character can develop and mature with experience.

    Another important lesson that can be derived from Tobias and the Demon is crucial to children’s understanding of today’s society. That lesson confronts oppression and discrimination of minorities and is presented as Tobias is beaten and jailed by Assyrian soldiers simply for being a member of the Naphthali tribe. The young Tobias suffers this kind of oppression at the outset of the novel and again when he returns to Nineveh as a husband and a heroic prodigal son who cures his father’s blindness and rescues his family from the oppressive Assyrian rule. This crucial episode in the novel, after all of the tribulations and that Tobias has had to endure, and the lessons that he has had to process, is a lesson for all ages about fairness and justice in the world. There is a reward for goodness, and we see that in Tobias’ happy marriage with Sara after he has vanquished the demon, his father’s money has been recovered, and has gained insight into his own nature. However, his treatment at the hands of the Assyrian guards demonstrates that even good people may be subjected to shameful discrimination and oppression, and the good must turn inwards to find ways to respond to that oppression. How appropriate a message is this at a time when society continues to witness unparalleled civic brutality!

    In Tobias and the Demon, Janet Doolaege has crafted a literary object-to-think-with, a touchstone of fiction that helps put the non-fiction of life into a perspective that both young and old can understand, each on their own levels. The lessons of grace, love, belief and faith are part of the larger lesson about the balance of life. Young children will be enthralled with the story, and no doubt so will grown-ups.
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  • rbg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tobias and the Demon
    Reviewed in France on November 29, 2017
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    As usual with Janet Doolaege's books, this fantastical story where a dog, who is also the narrator, plays a major part is an opportunity to tell a good tale and raise a number of contemporary issues at the same time. It is set in ancient Mesopotamia, where we follow the adventures and misadventures of a young man whose father has lost his job and position after the Assyrians invaded his land. During his journey to recover the money his father had left in safe hands, strange events occur, the young man confronts danger, all the while accompanied by a mysterious guide who combines solid advice with somewhat supernatural qualities.
    Questions of identity, pride, belonging, dependence on others, the role of women and men in society, responsibility and more are subtly suggested, which an older reader can easily identify. For the younger reader or person being read to, it is a tale of adventure. Does it end happily ever after? To find out, read it for yourselves.
    Report
  • Caros2875
    5.0 out of 5 stars lovely book - livre charmant
    Reviewed in France on March 13, 2018
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    suspense, rhythm, culture, rich language and terminology, a pleasure to read this book.
    Is it for children, for adults? Both will enjoy it for sure.
    warmly recommended
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