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Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard Book Review & Blog Tour

12/3/2013

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About the Book

Title: Ghost Leopard (Zoe and Zak Series, Book #1)

Authors: Lars Guignard

Publication Date: July 21, 2012

Publisher: Fantastic Press

Pages: 338

Recommended Age: 8+

Summary (Amazon):

Zoe and Zak are lost in exotic India, where gods and magic still exist. Before they can find their way home, they just have to do one little thing… …Save a mythical creature from an ancient evil that wants to rule the world. When Zoe Guire goes along on her mom’s business trip to India, things get very weird, very quickly. An elephant god speaks to her from the bottom of a swimming pool… She and her classmate Zak get locked in a trunk and shipped off to a strange city near the foothills of the Himalayas… and a crazy snake charmer tells them they’ve been chosen to protect a mythical creature called the Ghost Leopard from an ancient evil that wants to take over the world. As they travel deeper into the majestic mountains known as the Realm of the Gods, things get even weirder. If she and Zak want to make it back to their parents, they’re going to have to tap into powers they never knew existed. Because if they don’t, things will never be the same for any of us ever again.
 

Book Review

Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard is a gripping adventure that engulfs readers and keeps them on edge until very end.

Zoe’s mom has to travel to India for a conference and as luck would have it Zoe gets to tag along. Her mom has promised to take her exploring as soon as her meetings have concluded but, as Zoe often points out, things don't always go as planned.

Zak, an adventurous and carefree boy from Zoe’s school turns up in India with his father, who is also attending the conference with Zoe’s mom. Although, Zoe tries to get along with Zak she soon discovers his mischievous nature causes more harm than good. On top of it all, Zoe has been having strange dreams and now the dreams seem to occur while she’s awake. A series of mishaps land Zoe and Zak far from the safety of their hotel and things only become more bizarre. Now, Zoe and Zak are in for an experience they won’t soon forget.

Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard is a well written story that flows so easily and pulls you in as the adventure unfolds. I was captivated from the very beginning and found it hard to put the book down. I highly recommend picking up this story and I can’t wait to read the others in the series.

 

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Ghost Leopard - Zoe and Zak by Lars Guignard

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The Buzz

"Awesome! ~ I am 11 and I liked the book because I love adventures. It was a different kind of adventure from what I usually read and it was funny too. " ~ 5-Star Review from J. Olsen, Amazon

"This was a fun read. This book was like a kid's version of Indiana Jones. It's also very educational as Zoe tells you real facts about what she sees and the history. I enjoyed it immensely. If you have a 10-12 year old child that loves adventure books, this is definitely a must read. " ~ 5-Star review from Simone Lilly-Egerter, Amazon

"I'm sure this book was written for children who are around the age of the two children in the book, 11 or so. But, this 35 year old loved this book! It had action, adventure and imagination galore! It was exactly the kind of adventure that a lot of kids that age dream of." ~ 5-Star review from The Novice Christian, Amazon

 

About The Author: Lars Guignard

Lars Guignard 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, 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: http://www.larsguignard.com/contact/  

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Ask Lars Guignard a Question on Goodreads

Fantastic Press is pleased to announce that Lars Guignard will be answering questions about Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard throughout the day on Monday, December 16th, 2013 on Goodreads. If you have any questions for Lars or just want to introduce yourself, you can head on over to Goodreads and say hello now. Also, everyone who joins the Forum will earn an entry into the Ghost Leopard Blog Tour giveaway (see below for more details).

Click on the Goodreads Button below to go to the Mon, Dec 16 - "Ask Lars Guignard about Zoe & Zak and the Ghost Leopard" event and leave a question for the author anytime from now until December 16th, 2013.

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November 21

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November 22

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November 24

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November 25

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November 26

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November 27

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November 28

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November 29

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December 1

Every Free Chance Book Reviews (Review)

December 2

The Owl's Skull (Review)

December 3

InkSpired: A Blog (Review)

December 4

BeachBoundBooks (Review)

December 5

Geo Librarian (Author Interview)

December 7

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December 10

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December 11

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December 12

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December 14

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** Be sure to look for the upcoming Blog Tour for Book 2 in the Zoe and Zak Series, "Yogi's Curse" coming December 15, 2013. **

 

* Ghost Leopard Blog Tour Giveaway *

Ghost Leopard - Zoe and Zak by Lars Guignard Prize: Three winners will receive a print (U.S. & Canada) or electronic (international winners) copy of Ghost Leopard by Lars Guignard. Contest runs: November 15 to December 17, 11:59 pm, 2013 Open: Worldwide How to enter: Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. The winners will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winners will then have 72 hours to respond. If a winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author Lars Guignard and Fantastic Press and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions - feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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2 Comments
Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews link
12/4/2013 02:03:29 am

Zoe and Zak were so different from another, weren't they? I was really curious to see how the author would get them to gel, but they really do by the end. Glad you enjoyed the book. Thanks so much for joining us in the Ghost Leopard Blog Tour.

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Lars Guignard link
12/14/2013 12:51:34 am

Thanks for being part of this tour! Very glad you liked the book. I had a good time writing it. Cheers, Lars

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