crystal_reading's review against another edition
3.0
This book somehow had a flavor of the Series of Unfortunate Events. I was a little annoyed at the beginning with the tone and style, but the action made up for it later and I enjoyed it more once things started happening all over the place. Overall it was a fun romp.
lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
I guess younger readers really like that slightly snarky, tongue-in-cheek tone because there are so many books that utilize it, including this one. Not quite An Unfortunate Event (or Adventure), this book is in the same family as Mysterious Benedict Society or the Blue Baillet mysteries.
Of course there are double-crosses and people who aren't quite what they seem, impossible escapes, interesting locales vaguely based in reality - all the elements we now expect from this genre (although the television series names would be funnier if I didn't suspect that we'll see similar shows in the near future!). And equally of course the ending leads directly into the next in the series.
ARC provided by publisher.
Of course there are double-crosses and people who aren't quite what they seem, impossible escapes, interesting locales vaguely based in reality - all the elements we now expect from this genre (although the television series names would be funnier if I didn't suspect that we'll see similar shows in the near future!). And equally of course the ending leads directly into the next in the series.
ARC provided by publisher.
thomcat's review against another edition
4.0
Read with daughter, 10. She enjoyed the book, and it has the makings of an interesting series. It was refreshing to see bits of history and fact fitted into the story.
mewichigo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.0
wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
The book hooked me immediately with its wacky humor and ridiculous situations, but it was initially difficult to like the two protagonists, since all they care about is TV and lack any type of curiosity about the world. The father was also obnoxious in his obliviousness. Fun adventure, though, and fast pace. I might just have to read the next book in the series.
mugadum's review against another edition
Relatable twins (TV couch potato maniacs) form the bulk of the story. It's not a stand on your feet pumping adrenaline type story, but more of a slow burn adventure with reluctant heroes.
kiraly's review against another edition
3.0
A twist on the typical children's adventure story. The protagonists are adamantly opposed to having adventures, want nothing to do with exploring, and would really like to watch television all day. But they end up adventuring anyway, and this book is the result.
natalierobinld's review against another edition
5.0
You have no idea how good this book is!
We all have days where we want to curl up on the couch and spend the afternoon with a remote in our hand. Twins Celia and Oliver Navel have that day every day. But in spite of their best intentions, and their encyclopedic knowledge of TV, their explorer-parents and a race to find the Lost Library of Alexandria tear them from their comfy couch and drop them into the wilds of Tibet.They face all kinds of dangers, confusions and complicated wagers as they struggle to get back to the safety of their apartment and a TV that might even have cable!
Full of misadventures, accidental revelations and just a little bit of magic, WE ARE NOT EATEN BY YAKS is fun for kids AND grown-ups. This is the kind of book that gets reluctant readers reading. Celia and Oliver (and their well-intentioned if easily distracted parents) stumble through the jungles in a mix of hilarity, sarcasm and good-old-fashioned adventure. This is Indiana Jones meets Lemony Snicket - but with only the good parts!
And the real question is: ARE yaks vegetarians?!
We all have days where we want to curl up on the couch and spend the afternoon with a remote in our hand. Twins Celia and Oliver Navel have that day every day. But in spite of their best intentions, and their encyclopedic knowledge of TV, their explorer-parents and a race to find the Lost Library of Alexandria tear them from their comfy couch and drop them into the wilds of Tibet.They face all kinds of dangers, confusions and complicated wagers as they struggle to get back to the safety of their apartment and a TV that might even have cable!
Full of misadventures, accidental revelations and just a little bit of magic, WE ARE NOT EATEN BY YAKS is fun for kids AND grown-ups. This is the kind of book that gets reluctant readers reading. Celia and Oliver (and their well-intentioned if easily distracted parents) stumble through the jungles in a mix of hilarity, sarcasm and good-old-fashioned adventure. This is Indiana Jones meets Lemony Snicket - but with only the good parts!
And the real question is: ARE yaks vegetarians?!
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