4 out of 4 stars
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi presents another thrilling addition in the diary of a Snoopy Cat series. Like their previous successful journey in Sri Lanka, Inca and her fellow team members (Cara, Fromage, Solo, and Terrance) are ready to find something the new in Korean Peninsula. This time, there is an addition of two new members (Monk and Charlotte) in their detective company.
Their adventure begins when their human Mom (Missy) receives an invitation from ‘Le Cordon Bleu’ for her participation in a French Patisserie competition as a judge. It was going to be held in South Korea. The remarkable thing about the competition was this that Missy was getting a chance to advertise her new cheese brand. Another chef, Enzo, was also invited on the cooking completion from France. Missy joined him to learn more about the competition. The story takes a new turn when Missy loses her cheese bag. The detective team of Inca becomes active to find the bag. Will they be able to recover the precious bag of Missy? Another achievement of Inca and her team was uniting their guide Ye-Jun with her sister ‘Ji,’ and their two pets. The family was separated due to North and South Korea’s dispute.
This book is the eighth edition in the diary of a snoopy cat series. It contains 120 pages. Inca shares all the activities she did with her comrades during the period of one week. I literally enjoyed her style of boasting about her capabilities. All of the characters are properly developed, and this book can be read as stand alone. The witty disposition of Inca to handle all crucial decisions makes her a prominent figure among other animals. The passionate relationship between Missy and her pet animals is very inspiring as they understand each other’s problems and are quick to redress any issue if it arises. The character of Enzo, Ye-Jun, Ji, and their pets (Baram and Bo-Ming) give a fascinating look to the story, as they show two opposite themes of jealousy and love to the story. The Inclusion of these characters provides more diversity to the plot.
Kristi does a commendable job by introducing children with diverse cultural and geographical locations. The love for pets is evident throughout the book. I applaud the author for highlighting the North and South Korea’s peace-building issue in a delightful and comprehensible way. It will definitely enhance children’s knowledge about this event. Moreover, the book includes many colorful pictures that depict the family tree of Inca and follow the whole story with exquisite illustrative details.
The themes of friendship, teamwork, love, and jealousy are perfectly incorporated in the story. The book is an excellent effort to develop love and respect for animals. The language used in the book is straightforward and entertaining. The book is well-edited except a few confusing sentences. I couldn’t spot any negative thing in it. The overwhelming positive themes are strong enough to outplace any weak point. Therefore, owing to its persuasive message, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The book is designed for the children aged 3-14. I presume it a perfect book to develop the interest in children to know about the geography and cultural norms of other countries. This book inculcates taking peace initiatives and inter-cultural harmony among nations, which is the need of the hour.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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