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Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

Posted: 20 Jun 2022, 05:09
by Eva Nyaburi
[Following is a volunteer review of "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" by R.F. Kristi.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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Inca is a Siberian cat living with both her human and animal family. She owns and operates the investigative business Inca & Company. She and a group of friends have solved many mysteries before. The team consists of cats, dogs, and a hamster. Her human mom, Missy, has been chosen to judge at the French patisserie competition in South Korea. Missy decides to take her pets along with her for this marvelous adventure. Inca is excited to be traveling to South Korea with her friends and hopes there will be mysteries and puzzles to solve on their trip. Missy will also be showcasing her new specialty cheese at the event. Because there will be judges from all over, it will be the perfect occasion to do so. However, Missy’s business rival, Enzo, is around and plotting something wicked. At the airport, someone steals the cheese. Inca and her friends have a feeling about who stole the cheese. Will they be able to catch the cheese thief and bring it back to be showcased?

The educational component of the book appealed to me. The book explores the various cultures of South Korea, as well as the demilitarized zone where the contest takes place. Inca is well-informed and has a strong sense of self-assurance. In acknowledgment of their friendship, South Korea and North Korea host a friendly cooking competition. Inca and her companions ensure that the peace is not disturbed.

The story is adventurous and will be fascinating for kids of younger ages. Inca and her family meet Ye-Jun on their trip. Ye-Jun treats them well and is hospitable. His sister is competing, and he wishes he could visit her and her cat. Although they do not have valid visas, they intend to meet. Inca and her friends feel this will cause friction between the two countries, so they must make a plan to reunite the two siblings and their pets without compromising the peace conference.

There was nothing about the book that I did not like. R.F. Kristi's writing style appealed to me. Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is presented in the form of Inca's diary. The vibrant, enticing drawings were a big hit for me. I rate the book a 4 out of 4 stars. I believe the book is extraordinarily well-edited, as there were no grammatical flaws that I noticed.

This book is appropriate for younger children who appreciate stories about animals, particularly cats, dogs, and other household pets.

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Re: Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

Posted: 25 Jan 2023, 22:01
by Roderick Voss
I know this book has its detractors, but the author used color images and a fantastic writing style to draw the reader in and make them fall in love with the characters. This is a fantastic review.