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Zoe & Zak and the Yogi's Curse by Lars Guignard
Read by Sonja Field
Genre: Middle Grade Magic, Fantasy Adventure. Ages 8-13
Length: audiobook length is 7 hours 36 minutes Publication Date: November 20, 2013
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 itself 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, Zoe and Zak are 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.
Yogi’s Curse Audio
Zak and Zoe are back together for another fun filled
escapade. This time they are attending the Moonstock Himalayan Academy for Boys
and Girls, high in the mountains in India. Moonstock is very different than the
school they attended in America; for instance, the student’s main source of
transportation is riding on elephants; parrots monitor the halls and ornery,
monkey security guards keep a watchful eye over the school. These kind of strange
practices are not at all what Zoe was expecting and at first she feels quite
homesick; however, Zack, her best friend, is attending the school as well,
which is somewhat of a comfort to her.
At Moonstock, the boys and girls are separated, limiting Zoe
and Zak’s time together. When they do see each other, usually at meal time, Zak
seems preoccupied with his new past time―vloging: video blogging, though it
won’t preoccupy him too long, once the real adventure starts.
There are many kids, from all over the world, at Moonstock
and it isn’t long before Zoe meets some interesting acquaintances. A few of
them are, her new roommate, Anita, from England, Jill her replacement roommate
from Alaska, and Amanda … well, putting it lightly she’s kind of a jerk.
Though Zoe and Zak are getting to like the school, other
than the crappy meals, strange things begin to happen. For instance, Anita
disappears from the school―seemingly into thin air―and Mr. Muk is looking
uncannily like the deceased Mukta, the yogi master from book 1, Ghost Leopard.
The adventure blasts into full gear when Zoe and Zak make it
their mission to break the Yogi’s curse. They sneak out of the school and ride
a magic carpet (doormat) into the easterly night sky, find a glowing elephant
tusk which turns out to be a telephone, (you’ll have to read the book to find
out what the mysterious voice says through this telephone) get chased by birds,
mean monkeys, and rack their brains to solve a mysterious riddle.
Zoe will use her new yogi powers and Zak his dependable
Stryker whip, to fight the evil forces they seem to be encountering on a
regular basis.
Like Ghost Leopard (book 1) Yogi’s Curse is filled with
nonstop action from beginning to end. There is lots of humor and a great deal
of Lar’s fantastic imagination as well as the real culture, history, and
mysterious beliefs of India described throughout the book. The story is fun and
fasted paced and will keep you intrigued up until the last page. I recommend
this book to tweens, teens, and adults who may want to unleash the adventurous
kid trapped somewhere inside them.
About the Audio Book:
Listening to Yogi’s Curse, narrated by
Sonja B'Field, was an enjoyable experience for me. I found myself getting caught
up in the adventure all over again. It was like I was tagging along with Zak
and Zoe through India.
If you have read the book, like I have, you’ll find that listening to the audiobook version; you’ll retain even more of the story and
find yourself laughing at Lar’s very funny humor.
Another great thing about the audio book, is it’s perfect
for those who don’t have much time to read or perhaps don’t like to read. You
can listen just about anywhere; for instance, while you’re doing household chores,
working on a hobby, in the car, or any place for that matter.
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Some things people are saying:
We want to invite all of you to ask the author and narrator your own questions on the Author's Goodreads Group and they will answer them on March 1st!
"I have a 10 year old son who is an avid reader!! He loves Books,(but he's picky too) he loved Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. He was so excited to read the 2nd book in this series! When I presented him the first book he was not sure he would like it but changed his mind quickly, then when I heard about the 2nd book being released he almost jumped out of his chair! (no exaggeration) He is anxiously awaiting the 3rd book! I would say that any child who enjoys fantasy/adventure books should read this series! It is a well written page turner! It’s a fun story that adults can even enjoy the storyline without getting bored! According to my son, ‘every kid should read this series’.” 5-Star review from savygreensaver.com
“Lars Guignard has done a fabulous job with this series. I loved the `Ghost Leopard’ & love this one even more. For late-elementary to middle school age readers, you can’t beat this series. It’s fun and fast-paced. Even my picky fifth grader enjoyed every page. There are bits of magic thrown in keep the action exciting. Mr. Guignard has a brilliant imagination & readers are blessed that he’s chosen to use it for YA fiction. If you’ve yet to read the first installment in this series, do yourself a favor and read these books back to back. Don’t limit it just to kids! Adults will have a blast reading these too!” ~ 5-Star review from Liz Terek, Amazon
"The action is non-stop and plot twists and turns keep readers hanging onto their magic carpets as they fly along with our heroes. The magicality is wonderful, using legends and fantasy elements from Indian culture and mythology. There are no instant spells ‘imported’ into the story: all the enchantment belongs firmly in India, using cultural and folkloric aspects that will no doubt get young readers interested in reading up more about the background." 5-Star review from Fiona Ingram, author of The Secret of the Sacred Scarab
"Yogi’s Curse is a non-stop thrilling adventure featuring the ever-entertaining tweens, Zoe and Zak, now attending boarding school in India. Armed with Zoe’s growing yogi powers and Zak’s trusty whip Stryker, the duo must rely on their wits when a new evil descends on the school and students begin disappearing. Lars Guignard keeps up the pace with this second installment in the Zoe and Zak Adventure series. I recommend this series to tweens and teens who love a great adventure steeped with magic and mysticism. Ages 8+." 5-Star review from motherdaughterbookreviews.com
About the Author:
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 the Yogi’s Curse and Zoe & Zak and the Tiger Temple. He lives in the Pacific Northwest where he dodges bears and cougars while hiking & skiing the magnificent Coast Mountain Range.
For news about new releases, please join his email list here: Zoe&ZakAdventures@gmail.com
Sonja Field combines her life-long passion for reading with her skill as an actress to bring audiobooks to life! A dynamic and versatile narrator, she has logged hundreds of hours recording textbooks with an organization called Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. She loved recording the action-packed Zoe & Zak and the Yogi's Curse because of its wealth of colorful, quirky, and memorable characters.
Giveaway:
2 copies of Zoe & Zak and the Yogi's Curse in ebook (worldwide), paperback (US only) or audiobook (where audible.com is accessible)
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I'm so glad you enjoyed this too! It makes me wish I could be younger again and having some fun adventures! Though maybe not quite as life or death as theirs is. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting a tour stop!
I love the cover and the book sounds right up my alley. I am a big fan of MG books and audio books are a favorite of mine. I definitely want to read and or listen to this book because it sounds great. Glad you enjoyed it so much and thanks for the giveaway. :)
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Thanks for the nice review! It was so much fun to record, I'm glad you enjoyed the audio!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your comments! Glad you were able to stop by! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Victoria -- Glad you enjoyed the audiobook. I loved the way Sonja's narration added this whole new dimension to the story. She's great with the kids' voices. Really brought Zoe and Zak to life!
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