Review by MsDree -- Diary of a Snoopy Cat by R.F. Kristi
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[Following is a volunteer review of "Diary of a Snoopy Cat" by R.F. Kristi.]
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The book started with Inca's introduction to her family, Cara, Fromage, Charlotte, Aunt Florence and Missy, Inca's mom. Inca, an intelligent and ambitious Siberian kitty started her diary one fine day in early December after moving to London and embarked on her first detective adventure. She fantasized in becoming the world's most famous detective cat and adored by the masses. After helping Terrence, Detective Solo's famous dog solved the lost diamond case, another case came when a Pekinese dog, Polo introduces to Inca and her friends a very distraught tough Rottweiler named Boss. Boss explained his owner Ned, who supposed to inherit old Mr. Finchley's house, were forced to move out because Mr. Finchley's nephew claims the house belongs to him. Boss exclaimed that Mr. Finchley's will were missing! From that moment, Inca and her friends decided to help Boss. Will Inca be able to find Mr. Finchley's will? Will miraculous moments happen for Inca’s first Christmas in London?
The book was written in the first person, or should I say, first cat's perspective. In this perspective, readers will enjoy reading how our intelligent Inca's mind works. I loved that the author had made our Inca's character imperfect. Although she was intelligent, ambitious, and courageous; Inca was a daydreamer, rather judgmental, nosy and quite selfish for wanting to solve the case herself. The plot was interesting and children would enjoy reading how the depiction of a Rottweiler communicates well captured by the author. The author had described each character by giving them distinct details with help of illustrations that would help young readers identify the characters. Even the humanoid characters were well-described by the author.
I find one noticeable spelling mistake in early pages that is ‘topster' for the correct words should be ‘top star'. There is also one word, ‘fatso', that the suitability of it in children's book is questionable. I was disappointed that the illustration was in black-and-white that it did not appeal much. It would be preferable if the illustration were colorful and enticing. The font used was a perfect choice for children book.
Overall, I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. It was an enjoyable read even for adults, more so for young readers from age 8.
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The book started with Inca's introduction to her family, Cara, Fromage, Charlotte, Aunt Florence and Missy, Inca's mom. Inca, an intelligent and ambitious Siberian kitty started her diary one fine day in early December after moving to London and embarked on her first detective adventure. She fantasized in becoming the world's most famous detective cat and adored by the masses. After helping Terrence, Detective Solo's famous dog solved the lost diamond case, another case came when a Pekinese dog, Polo introduces to Inca and her friends a very distraught tough Rottweiler named Boss. Boss explained his owner Ned, who supposed to inherit old Mr. Finchley's house, were forced to move out because Mr. Finchley's nephew claims the house belongs to him. Boss exclaimed that Mr. Finchley's will were missing! From that moment, Inca and her friends decided to help Boss. Will Inca be able to find Mr. Finchley's will? Will miraculous moments happen for Inca’s first Christmas in London?
The book was written in the first person, or should I say, first cat's perspective. In this perspective, readers will enjoy reading how our intelligent Inca's mind works. I loved that the author had made our Inca's character imperfect. Although she was intelligent, ambitious, and courageous; Inca was a daydreamer, rather judgmental, nosy and quite selfish for wanting to solve the case herself. The plot was interesting and children would enjoy reading how the depiction of a Rottweiler communicates well captured by the author. The author had described each character by giving them distinct details with help of illustrations that would help young readers identify the characters. Even the humanoid characters were well-described by the author.
I find one noticeable spelling mistake in early pages that is ‘topster' for the correct words should be ‘top star'. There is also one word, ‘fatso', that the suitability of it in children's book is questionable. I was disappointed that the illustration was in black-and-white that it did not appeal much. It would be preferable if the illustration were colorful and enticing. The font used was a perfect choice for children book.
Overall, I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. It was an enjoyable read even for adults, more so for young readers from age 8.
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