Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

[Ousebian Nicholas]

[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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The Korean Peninsula is a region in Asia divided into two countries, North Korea and South Korea. The point of division between the two countries is called Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

Inca & company detective team visited Korean Peninsula for Missy’s, Inca’s human mom, special occasion. Missy was selected to be one of the judges at the French patisserie competition organized by Le Cordon Bleu in South Korea. The purpose of this event was to promote peace between North Korea and South Korea.

During their visit to South Korea, Inca and her family, together with two of her family friends (Solo and Terrence), met Ye-Jun (a tour guide who showed them a place to stay). Ye-Jun lived together with his dog Baram. He had a sister called Ji who lived in North Korea together with Bo-Mi (a cat). Baram was Bo-Mi’s closest friend. Ever since JI and Bo-Mi moved to North Korea, Baram and Ye-Jun felt like something was missing in their lives. Inca and her detective team learned about Ye-Jun and Baram’s situation and decided to help reunite the family. Grab a copy of the book and find out whether the detective team succeeded in their mission.

The book Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi is an exciting diary written from the perspective of Inca. It is full of drama and adventure that will entertain children, teaching them some moral lessons. The writing style is descriptive, allowing the reader to visualize the events described in the story. I did not find major grammatical errors. I only found few punctuation errors. The author was able to develop an intriguing story with different events and settings without losing the core ideas of the plot. The clarity in the story is perfect. I did not get lost or reread passages trying to figure out what was going on. The beautiful illustration adds value to the story. Children will be able to understand the story better when they refer to the illustrations. The book does not contain violent scenes, erotic scenes, or cursing terms. I award the book 4 out of 4 stars.

The parts I liked in the story were where Inca and her team helped Missy to look for her missing cheese. The description of that particular scene is dramatic and exciting too. The other part was how Fromage, Inca’s brother, handled Enzo (a French chef, also Missy's competitor). The act sounded heroic. I have nothing against the book.

The book will teach children about teamwork, empathy, and loyalty. Another important lesson that children will learn is about maintaining peace. Ultimately, children will learn about the history of the Korean Peninsula.

I recommend the book to children between ages 5 to 12 years. Children below the age of five will find it difficult to understand the story because of the advanced terms used.

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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[Amelia-Lily]

What I like most about R. F. Kristi's writing style is the fact that she exposes kids to important societal matters. 

[Amelia-Lily]

I really liked how Kristi, in this book, tried to educate kids about the Korean culture. Good work. I am impressed.