Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

[Oputu Dora Timi-Ebuoh]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" by R.F. Kristi.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi is the eighth book in the Inca Cat Detective Series, but it can be read as a stand-alone. The book is about a Siberian cat named Inca, who heads the Inca & Company investigative agency. She has a talent for sniffing out shady characters, and she also has a talent for tracking leads and finding her targets. The company's many successful ventures had given her and her small army of investigators a nice little reputation that crossed over to foreign lands. Missy, Inca's human mother, receives a beautiful chance to showcase her new cheese, La Crème de la Crème (which Fromage, Inca's tabby brother, claims he co-owns), when she is chosen as one of the judges of a French patisserie competition. Le Cordon Bleu, a reputable French cooking school, has made arrangements for her to present her new cheese in Seoul, where people from all over the world will be in attendance. How will she fare in a foreign land that she knows nothing about?

This book, like many before it, follows the tale of the Inca. However, unlike the other books, this one follows her through the Korean Peninsula. R.F. Kristi has spent some time researching the various types of animals and has worked hard to make the story both entertaining and educational. Children will enjoy learning about animal species, Korean culture, and the differences between North and South Korea. The competition is aimed at promoting healthy competition between North and South Korea, and it presents an opportunity for their gracious host Ye-Jun to be reunited with his sister Ji. Ji lives in North Korea with their cat Bo-Mi, while Ye-Jun lives in South Korea with their dog Baram. A risky mission will be undertaken by "Inca & Company" to unite both sides. Will they succeed? Or will they jeopardize the budding peace?

In this book, children can also learn a bit about the cat family while also learning about France, South Korea, and North Korea. The author conveys information in such a descriptive and easy way, using short sentences that will help children remember what they learn. I think the confidence the Siberian kitty Inca displays is really admirable and will help stimulate other children to feel confident and think positively about themselves. In general, I thought the story was entertaining and educational. I can see children enjoying several of these books because they involve uncovering mysteries. There are a lot of lessons for children to learn in this book, and I feel this will also be a good book for parents to read to their children at bedtime.

I enjoyed reading this book. It was suspenseful and engaging. I believe it has all that is required to keep a child's attention. It is a short read, like most children's books. Jorge Valle did a superb job on the illustrations, and they were placed in the right places. I feel children will find the font and the spacing very attractive, and this will encourage them to read this book. It did not contain too much technical information, and it was educational. I also like how the author also tried to educate the readers about the setting—South Korea in this case. I also liked the characters' uniqueness and how the plot came together at a steady pace. Overall, the editing was beautifully done, as there were no typographical errors found.

This is a delightful book that both entertains and educates young children.I look forward to reading this series to my son when he is old enough to enjoy it! I found nothing negative about this book. I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars because I think that it's solid and fun. R.F. Kristi offers us many memorable characters. The book also follows a very interesting story about investigation, which is a good premise for a children's book. Yes, it is a children's book, and it is suitable for children between the ages of five and twelve, but adults can also read and enjoy this book as I did. Therefore, I recommend this book to anyone looking for a light and entertaining book to read.

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[Fergie Jessica Edeni]

Well done! "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" is an enjoyable story that captures vivid images to entertain children while also conveying important moral principles that can educate its readers.