Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

_claudi_ · Post by **_claudi_** » 19 Jul 2021, 22:05

[Following is a volunteer review of "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" by R.F. Kristi.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi is the eighth book in the exciting series, Diary of a snoopy cat. Despite references to a previous book in the series, Serendipity Mystery, this novel can be read as a stand-alone. The author's passion for animals is evident throughout the 120 pages contained in this book. The book is written by R.F. Kristi, with Jorge Valle and Melanie Lopata helping out with illustrations and editing, respectively. Jorge Valle’s beautiful and colourful illustrations add to the excitement and charm of the story.

Inca and her detective pals follow their humanoid owner, Missy, to the "Korean Peninsula" for a cheese contest, fresh off their exciting exploits in Sri Lanka. Missy is Inca's, Cara's, Fromage's, and Charlotte's human mother, and, of course, the animals accompany her. Missy is selected to be a judge in the French Patisserie Competition. She has just created a tasty new cheese, and a renowned French cooking school has invited her to Seoul to demonstrate it and act as a judge in a cooking competition between chefs from South and North Korea. Upon their arrival to Korea, their guide, Ye-Jun, volunteers to host them at his house. Ye-Jun has a dog named Baram, whom the other animals come to like as their new friend. They learn that Ye-Jun and Baram are going through a difficult time. It is now up to Inca and her team of detectives to fix the problem their generous host Ye-Jun is going through. In a foreign nation, what new problems will Inca and her crew face? Will they be able to complete their new mission and bring smiles back to Ye-jun and Baram’s faces?

R. F. Kristi, the author, does an excellent job in this book. It is common knowledge that this series is always entertaining to read, and I am pleased to report that this one did not disappoint. I liked how the author summarized the political tensions between the southern and northern peninsulas in an easy-to-understand manner so that the kids would have a complete understanding without any confusion. There was nothing I disliked about the book.

There are many noteworthy good things about the book. R.F. Kristi’s in-depth introduction to Inca's family and her detective team helps in understanding each character. As a result, reading this as a stand-alone book is not a challenge. The book is structured in short, simple sentences to help readers of the intended age range comprehend it better. The descriptions are excellent, and each chapter has lovely drawings that will appeal to young children. The flow of the story is smooth and contains a bit of suspense, which keeps the reader focused till the end of the book.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The book is an exceptionally well-edited one. I did not find any typo or grammatical errors in the book. I found the illustrations excellent. I would recommend this read to children between the ages of three and ten and animal lovers.

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Brandy_Nyongesa · Post by **Brandy_Nyongesa** » 08 Aug 2021, 07:35

I'm not a fan of pets and animals. I don't find this book to be appealing to me. The review is great.

Christabel Egbeama · Post by **Christabel Egbeama** » 13 Jul 2022, 02:08

The book cover and title of the book gives an insight of the book and it's really intriguing. I would love to know more about this book. Thanks for the review.