Review by Mmg8464 -- Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

[Aan Granados]

[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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I always expect children's books to be hilarious, and I'm glad this didn't disappoint.

Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is a children's book by R.F. Kristi. It's the eighth book of the Inca Cat Detective Series. Inca is the leader of the detective company comprised of fellow felines Fromage, Cara, and Monk; Charlotte, a hamster; Terrance, a big detective dog owned by Solo; and Polo, a small Pekingese who thinks he is a big dog.

Missy, Inca's human mom, is invited by "Le Cordon Bleu" to judge a French patisserie competition in Korea and also, to introduce her newly-created cheese.

Inca and her team's detective skills were put to the test immediately upon landing at Incheon Airport when the cheese was stolen. Since they were good detectives, they apprehended the thief instantly because he was acting suspiciously.

According to Ye-Jun, their tour guide, the venue will be at the demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the border of North and South Korea. His sister Ji, a chef who lives in North Korea, will be competing too. Being snoopy, Inca would eavesdrop to the humans conversing, and after overhearing Ye-Jun saying that he wishes for Ji to move back to South Korea, Inca and her team start plotting on how to help. Will they succeed with their plan to cross the border without being caught to reunite the siblings?

I enjoyed reading this because the illustrations are beautiful and amusing, and I was continually smiling while reading. I particularly liked Enzo's comical look and, Inca wearing a Korean costume was a nice touch. I like the different personalities of each furry character. Inca is responsible and conceited while Fromage is a braggart, and Terrance is in love. Imagine that! Everyone is cute, though, and they know it too.

The children learn about geography and Korea's culture, as many noteworthy things are detailed very well. R.F. Kristi traveled to a lot of different countries in her previous job, and it's evident that she is very familiar with these places.

I feel that younger children might not understand what the DMZ is, its significance, and why Ji has to escape because it is a complex issue for them to comprehend. Therefore, I recommend this to older children but with the adult's guidance.

There is nothing I didn't like about this book. It seems professionally edited, and there is nothing inappropriate for the children's eyes or ears. I rate this 4 out of 4 stars for its educational content and imaginative illustrations.

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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[Dzejn_Crvena]

This book caught my attention because I am a huge fan of children's books!
Do you have recommendations with a similar theme?
I am looking for books for reluctant readers.
Maybe someday, when I have kids of my own, they will enjoy reading stories set in Asia (especially in the Philippines).