Sunday 18 August 2013

Review - The Yogi's Curse




Title: Zoe & Zak and the Yogi's Curse (Zoe & Zak Adventures #2)
Author: Lars Guignard
Genre: Children /Middle Grade



Synopsis:

Zoe and Zak are back in India. Again. And this time they’re attending Moonstock Himalayan Boarding School, which might seem fun except for the fact that the school is a little strange. Students ride elephants instead of school buses, snarling monkeys work as security guards, and angry parrots monitor the halls. And even when they manage to get used to the wildlife, the food is absolutely terrible.But living with a bunch of other kids their age can be a lot of fun too, or at least it seems that way until Zoe’s roommate goes missing. Following the directions written on a steamy bathroom mirror, Zoe and Zak fly through the clouds on their magic carpet to learn that the two of them have been chosen yet again. This time they’ve been asked to lift the Yogi’s Curse.It’s not going to be easy. Zoe and Zak don’t even know what the Yogi’s Curse is let alone how to lift it, but like it or not, they soon discover that a whole lot of people are depending on them. Now, if they’re going to save the day, they’re going to have to fool the monkey guards, avoid the nasty parrots, and maybe even develop a supernatural ability or two. Because lurking beneath Moonstock is a powerful new enemy. And if Zoe and Zak can’t stop him, nobody can.

Review
The sequel to the Zoe and Zak series, I enjoyed reading this as much as the first.
This time they actually go to school in India and that’s where the adventure starts. Zoe’s roommate goes missing and people do not notice this. It is as if she never existed.
Knowing Zoe and Zak, they decide to investigate and it is a again a wonderful magic carpet ride with mystical creatures trying to stop them.
An excellent book for middle grade readers. There is lots to keep them occupied and engaged. They will love the suspense and the mystery. The book is well written and enjoyable to readers across all ages.

A five star read. 



Author Bio:

Prior to writing novels, Lars Guignard wrote for film and television. As a teenager he attended boarding school in the Indian Himalayas and his experiences there provided the inspiration for the Zoe and Zak series which now include: Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard and Zoe & Zak and theYogi's Curse.
He now makes his home in the Pacific Northwest where he is busy completing the third Zoe & Zak adventure for release in Fall 2013.

For news about new releases, please join his email list here: http://www.larsguignard.com/contact/
He can also be reached at the following places:
Blog: http://www.larsguignard.com/contact/
Twitter: @Lars_Gu
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LarsGuignardAuthor

Buy Links:
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Zoe-Yogis-Curse-Adventures-ebook/dp/B00E4WFG2C
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoe-Yogis-Curse-Adventures-ebook/dp/B00E4WFG2C

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