Title: Zoe & Zak and the Yogi's Curse (Zoe & Zak Adventures #2) by Lars Guignard

Title: Zoe & Zak and the Yogi's Curse (Zoe & Zak Adventures #2)

Author: Lars Guignard

Genre: Children /Middle Grade

Published:

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.

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.

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My review:
I read the first book in this series, and I immediately signed up for this book when I saw it. These books reminds me of the Harry Potter books. This book starts off with the main character riding an elephant to a "moonstock" school. It was interesting to read the ride through India. I loved the way the kids talked about the food, like they were talking about cafeteria food, and as if they did not just see weird animals. I knew when Zoe's roommate went missing that a new adventure was going to start. I did not expect the riddles and the obstacles that they had to face. Try this riddle: "As is the oyster…   So is the clam…   To lift the Yogi's Curse…   One must be as the lamb." (Lars Guignard. Zoe & Zak and the Yogi's Curse (Kindle Locations 3060-3062). Fantastic Press. ). I must admit that I had no clue what they were talking about. The answer is great advice for kids and adults alike.
I liked the ending and I can not wait to read more from this series. I really enjoyed that the author respected animals, and part of their quest was to help animals. I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.