Review by Mich Cyrus -- Cat Detectives in the Korean Pen...

[Mich Cyrus]

[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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Le Cordon Bleu has invited Mom to perform as a judge in the French Patisseries competition in South Korea. Mom and Fromage have prepared a unique Creme de la Creme cheese which they wish to exhibit during the tournament. Inca, the Siberian cat, and her detective squad are aimed at promoting peace by solving crimes committed by culprits. Mom’s cheese will perform a tremendous role in recognizing her as one of the renowned chefs in the world. Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is a modern fable that’ll keep you at the edge of your seat until the end.

Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi is the eighth installment in its series. Inca and her siblings accompany Mom to Korea. They’re thrilled to uncover the goodies of the modern environment while making new friends. Unknown to them, someone steals Mom’s cheese upon their arrival. Inca convokes her detective members to help reclaim the stolen cheese while uncovering the offenders. Will Inca’s squad recover Mom’s Creme de la Creme cheese?

This publication is a page-turner. The short scope of the book makes it appropriate for the genre it’s classified. There are many things I appreciated about this book. To start with, the graphic illustrations captivate a reader from the beginning. Additionally, the font style and vocabulary employed make it an ideal read for children below the age of 18 years. Besides sharing the experiences of Inca and her family, I was additionally fascinated to learn Korea’s culture and geographical features. As a result, they make this volume an excellent teaching guide. R.F. Kristi has performed a marvelous job by including a few foreign dialects while explaining their meanings. The explanations assisted in the comprehension of the dialogue.

Although this installment is the eighth in the Inca series, it works competently as a standalone. South and North Korea have been in political rivalry with each other; therefore, the author employed the fictional French Patisseries competition in the book as a way of advocating for reconciliation between the two countries. Peace and reconciliation as a moral have been adversely promoted in this tale which additionally makes it an outstanding selection for school children.

There’s nothing to despise about this volume. The work seems to be professionally edited since I did not detect a single grammatical mistake. Moreover, stylistic devices like onomatopoeia and idiomatic expressions used portrayed a significant role in captivating the attention of readers. There’s no use of profanity or sexual scenes. For the aforementioned points above, I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to audiences between the ages of 7 to 13 years. I’d additionally encourage pet lovers and preteens to seize a copy of this intrigue.

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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[Amelia-Lily]

I really like the cat, Inca. She is nosy, but I can see she only habours good intentions. Great book.