Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
Posted: 28 Aug 2021, 18:41
[Following is a volunteer review of "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" by R.F. Kristi.]
Inca is a super-duper cat that runs a detective agency called Inca & Company. The agency’s fame has spread across several cities in Europe, and they have just returned from their trip to Sri Lanka, where they solved their last mystery.
In this book, Mom is selected as one of the judges of the French patisserie competition in South Korea. She wants to use the opportunity to present her special cheese. Inca and her friends are excited about the trip, as they haven’t been there before. When they arrive at the airport in South Korea, Mom’s cheese bag goes missing. Who stole the cheese bag? Will Inca & Company find the culprit? What other mystery awaits them in the Korean peninsula? Find out the answers to the questions in this children’s book called Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi.
One thing I didn’t like about the book is that there was no real mystery that the team needed to solve, and everything was straightforward. Also, there was a statement in the book that I didn’t quite understand. When Mom told Solo, her detective friend, that she wanted to seize the opportunity of being in South Korea to present her new cheese recipe, Solo said, “you sell yourself short, Missy. You have a very good reputation.” I don’t think this statement adds to the story in any way, and it shouldn’t exist in the book. I mean, the reason for the statement cannot be deciphered throughout the text.
In terms of what I like, it was nice to see a book that teaches children about the importance of animals to humans. I also like that the book contained colorful illustrations that would not only pique children's interest but also make them refreshed while they read. I also enjoyed seeing the diversity in the animals that made up the detective agency. One lesson that could be drawn from the different animals working together is that when different groups of people come together and work towards achieving the same goal, it is easier for them to be successful. Additionally, I liked that although the book is the eighth book of a series, it can be read as a standalone.
As expected, this book contains no errors, so I can say that it is exceptionally edited. I have decided to rate the book 3 out of 4 stars. The star I removed is a result of the negative points I raised in one of the previous paragraphs. I think a rating of 3 is just right for this edition since some important lessons could be drawn from reading the book. Children between the ages of 7 and 12 would enjoy this read.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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Inca is a super-duper cat that runs a detective agency called Inca & Company. The agency’s fame has spread across several cities in Europe, and they have just returned from their trip to Sri Lanka, where they solved their last mystery.
In this book, Mom is selected as one of the judges of the French patisserie competition in South Korea. She wants to use the opportunity to present her special cheese. Inca and her friends are excited about the trip, as they haven’t been there before. When they arrive at the airport in South Korea, Mom’s cheese bag goes missing. Who stole the cheese bag? Will Inca & Company find the culprit? What other mystery awaits them in the Korean peninsula? Find out the answers to the questions in this children’s book called Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi.
One thing I didn’t like about the book is that there was no real mystery that the team needed to solve, and everything was straightforward. Also, there was a statement in the book that I didn’t quite understand. When Mom told Solo, her detective friend, that she wanted to seize the opportunity of being in South Korea to present her new cheese recipe, Solo said, “you sell yourself short, Missy. You have a very good reputation.” I don’t think this statement adds to the story in any way, and it shouldn’t exist in the book. I mean, the reason for the statement cannot be deciphered throughout the text.
In terms of what I like, it was nice to see a book that teaches children about the importance of animals to humans. I also like that the book contained colorful illustrations that would not only pique children's interest but also make them refreshed while they read. I also enjoyed seeing the diversity in the animals that made up the detective agency. One lesson that could be drawn from the different animals working together is that when different groups of people come together and work towards achieving the same goal, it is easier for them to be successful. Additionally, I liked that although the book is the eighth book of a series, it can be read as a standalone.
As expected, this book contains no errors, so I can say that it is exceptionally edited. I have decided to rate the book 3 out of 4 stars. The star I removed is a result of the negative points I raised in one of the previous paragraphs. I think a rating of 3 is just right for this edition since some important lessons could be drawn from reading the book. Children between the ages of 7 and 12 would enjoy this read.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon