Review by gabrielletiemi -- Cat Detectives in the Korean...
Posted: 19 Jul 2020, 20:24
[Following is a volunteer review of "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" by R.F. Kristi.]
Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is the eighth book of the Inca Cat Detective Series. However, it stands on its own, so you don’t need to read the other volumes to understand it. In this novel, Inca, Fromage, Cara, and Charlotte accompany Missy, their human mom, to a business trip in South Korea. But they will also have Solo and his dog, Terrance, going with them. Missy will be a judge of an important French patisserie competition organized by Le Cordon Bleu. Besides, she will get the chance to display her new cheese with the help of Fromage, and nothing can go wrong. In this journey, the detective team will need to protect their mom from the sabotages of an envious chef and his plans. But they will make Korean friends who also need their help to pass through the border between North Korea and South Korea.
In this book for children, R. F. Kristi brings talking animals approaching some cultural and historical subjects of Korea. This volume brings action and a bit of suspense for young readers, but also a lot of entertainment and humorous moments. Besides, it has outstanding development since it doesn’t rush the story, but it also doesn’t have slow pacing that could make children bored. It also contains gorgeous illustrations, such as pictures of the cats at touristic points.
My favorite parts of this narrative were those historical and cultural backgrounds the author gives about Korea. For instance, the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a border that divides and separates North Korea and South Korea. It makes the act of reading more educational and helps to expand kids' knowledge about the world.
However, one thing that I didn’t like in the novel was one character’s personality. Fromage seems to be too arrogant when he didn’t acknowledge the cooperation of the other characters in the event. That’s an aspect that may reflect on children, and it can have a harmful influence on their actions. But that’s just one factor, and since it’s not the focus of the novel, I won’t lower my rating. Besides, the text seems professionally edited. I found only a few minor errors that didn’t affect my reading.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It’s a funny and dynamic story with exceptional development. I recommend this book for kids from 6 to 10 years old and for parents. It’s a marvelous book to help children learn and to stimulate their minds.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is the eighth book of the Inca Cat Detective Series. However, it stands on its own, so you don’t need to read the other volumes to understand it. In this novel, Inca, Fromage, Cara, and Charlotte accompany Missy, their human mom, to a business trip in South Korea. But they will also have Solo and his dog, Terrance, going with them. Missy will be a judge of an important French patisserie competition organized by Le Cordon Bleu. Besides, she will get the chance to display her new cheese with the help of Fromage, and nothing can go wrong. In this journey, the detective team will need to protect their mom from the sabotages of an envious chef and his plans. But they will make Korean friends who also need their help to pass through the border between North Korea and South Korea.
In this book for children, R. F. Kristi brings talking animals approaching some cultural and historical subjects of Korea. This volume brings action and a bit of suspense for young readers, but also a lot of entertainment and humorous moments. Besides, it has outstanding development since it doesn’t rush the story, but it also doesn’t have slow pacing that could make children bored. It also contains gorgeous illustrations, such as pictures of the cats at touristic points.
My favorite parts of this narrative were those historical and cultural backgrounds the author gives about Korea. For instance, the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a border that divides and separates North Korea and South Korea. It makes the act of reading more educational and helps to expand kids' knowledge about the world.
However, one thing that I didn’t like in the novel was one character’s personality. Fromage seems to be too arrogant when he didn’t acknowledge the cooperation of the other characters in the event. That’s an aspect that may reflect on children, and it can have a harmful influence on their actions. But that’s just one factor, and since it’s not the focus of the novel, I won’t lower my rating. Besides, the text seems professionally edited. I found only a few minor errors that didn’t affect my reading.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It’s a funny and dynamic story with exceptional development. I recommend this book for kids from 6 to 10 years old and for parents. It’s a marvelous book to help children learn and to stimulate their minds.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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I loved that the author educates kids about different countries and cultures. Thank you for a great review!