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Review by Dentarthurdent -- Cat Detectives in the Korean...
[Following is a volunteer review of "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" by R.F. Kristi.]
Missy, a chef, and her best friend Solo, a detective, have six pets between them, consisting of four kitties, a hamster and a dog. Unknown to them, their companions are members of Inca and Co., a detective agency headed by the self-acknowledged snoopy Siberian kitty, Inca. Our eponymous kitty is drawn to a mystery arguably more than a month is to a flame. In this eighth book of the Inca Cat Detective series, the cute, furry family and their 'humanoids' (as they lovingly call their people) travel to South Korea, where Missy has been invited to judge at a patisserie competition.
In Seoul, Inca and her social family meet new allies and reacquaint themselves with old foes. There is the vindictive Chef Enzo, a recurring bad guy who is thwarted as often as he tries to implement his schemes. Children will no doubt enjoy the swift and dramatic justice, and learn from it that it doesn't pay to be mean. At the same time, there is a friendly and kind tour guide, Ye-Jun, who offers to host them at his house. Reuniting Ye-Jun and his lovely, gentle dog with his sister is the main obstacle of the story, and the reader finds themselves brokenhearted on his behalf and very invested in the success of this endeavour.
What I liked best about the work was that there was not a single dull moment in this action-packed tale, from meeting untrustworthy acquaintances on the flight to Seoul, a dramatic takedown at the airport, and crossing borders under the cover of night, among many other adventures. Moreover, Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula (Diary of a Snoopy Cat) features characters of refreshing diversity, both in terms of personal traits and differences in race and species.
The different, colourful personalities of the kitties was a highlight for me. They act like true siblings in that they are often exasperated with each other and none hesitates to take digs at the other, but in the end, they always help each other out and show admiration where deserved.
As the book's title suggests, the activities of the story are narrated as entries in the diary of a very curious cat. As a result, I appreciated R. F. Kristi's choice to use a fun font, which reads as the handwriting of Inca. Furthermore, I liked that Inca sounds childlike, which is seen in how she thinks, like a situation where she believes that strutting confidently, head high, will make people not notice her diminutive proportions. I could just imagine a cute, little kitten trying to look regal, and the picture made me laugh.
I rate this wonderful children's book 4 out of 4 stars, as there was nothing I didn't like about it, and because I believe that children between the ages of four and eight will enjoy it thoroughly. It's not for older children, who might find the story a bit too straightforward, but I believe the little ones would learn a lot about compassion, loyalty, positive thinking and bravery, seeing instances where Inca is terrified, but still hopeful and unflinching when it comes to helping out her loved ones.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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Missy, a chef, and her best friend Solo, a detective, have six pets between them, consisting of four kitties, a hamster and a dog. Unknown to them, their companions are members of Inca and Co., a detective agency headed by the self-acknowledged snoopy Siberian kitty, Inca. Our eponymous kitty is drawn to a mystery arguably more than a month is to a flame. In this eighth book of the Inca Cat Detective series, the cute, furry family and their 'humanoids' (as they lovingly call their people) travel to South Korea, where Missy has been invited to judge at a patisserie competition.
In Seoul, Inca and her social family meet new allies and reacquaint themselves with old foes. There is the vindictive Chef Enzo, a recurring bad guy who is thwarted as often as he tries to implement his schemes. Children will no doubt enjoy the swift and dramatic justice, and learn from it that it doesn't pay to be mean. At the same time, there is a friendly and kind tour guide, Ye-Jun, who offers to host them at his house. Reuniting Ye-Jun and his lovely, gentle dog with his sister is the main obstacle of the story, and the reader finds themselves brokenhearted on his behalf and very invested in the success of this endeavour.
What I liked best about the work was that there was not a single dull moment in this action-packed tale, from meeting untrustworthy acquaintances on the flight to Seoul, a dramatic takedown at the airport, and crossing borders under the cover of night, among many other adventures. Moreover, Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula (Diary of a Snoopy Cat) features characters of refreshing diversity, both in terms of personal traits and differences in race and species.
The different, colourful personalities of the kitties was a highlight for me. They act like true siblings in that they are often exasperated with each other and none hesitates to take digs at the other, but in the end, they always help each other out and show admiration where deserved.
As the book's title suggests, the activities of the story are narrated as entries in the diary of a very curious cat. As a result, I appreciated R. F. Kristi's choice to use a fun font, which reads as the handwriting of Inca. Furthermore, I liked that Inca sounds childlike, which is seen in how she thinks, like a situation where she believes that strutting confidently, head high, will make people not notice her diminutive proportions. I could just imagine a cute, little kitten trying to look regal, and the picture made me laugh.
I rate this wonderful children's book 4 out of 4 stars, as there was nothing I didn't like about it, and because I believe that children between the ages of four and eight will enjoy it thoroughly. It's not for older children, who might find the story a bit too straightforward, but I believe the little ones would learn a lot about compassion, loyalty, positive thinking and bravery, seeing instances where Inca is terrified, but still hopeful and unflinching when it comes to helping out her loved ones.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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