Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

Soraya Bayah · Post by **Soraya Bayah** » 24 Dec 2021, 06:43

[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 is book eight of nine from the series Diary of a Snoopy Cat written by R.F. Kristi. It acts as a standalone novel. Inca & Company is a detective team composed of Fromage, Cara, Monk, Charlotte, Terrance, and Polo. Inca, the Siberian cat, leads them. The friends work together to solve the problems they face on their journey.

Inca’s human mother, Missy, was picked as one of the judges in a French cookery school, which was hosting a friendly competition. Chefs from South and North Korea came to compete. It was her perfect chance to present her newly invented cheese, 'La Crème de la Crème.'

They all traveled to South Korea and met Ye-Jun, their tour guide, and his furry friend Baram. Ye-Jun got separated from his sister, Ji, and her cat Bo-Mi. Ji and Bo-Mi went to North Korea, and Ye-Jun has not heard from them since then. After hearing this, Inca & Company attempts to retrieve Bo-Mi from North Korea to reunite her with Baram; how will their adventure in crossing the borders go?

The writing style was adorable, simple, and intriguing. Although it is a children’s book, it did not lack aspects you would encounter in an adult's adventure book. The furry friends faced multiple obstacles, and the narration kept me eager to know what happens next. One example would be Cara racing towards a guard; I was afraid the guard would catch her and send her back to South Korea, but she did the unimaginable; she rubbed against his legs! It was typical of a cat but made me laugh in this context. The illustrations throughout the book were sweet, and the artwork was a favorite for me. The book includes multiple foreign words followed by definitions. I enjoyed this as it improves vocabulary and makes kids fond of various countries and cultures. I appreciated how the author described cats accurately. They highlighted the kind-heartedness, goofiness, and curiosity of cats, making them, along with the other pets, appear as beautiful creatures that deserve our love.

As for the cons, I did not find anything that bothered me or felt like missing; I was content with the book. The book also subtly introduces morals like teamwork, trust, love, and helping others.

I am glad to announce my rating of four out of four stars. I did not observe any errors throughout the book; it was an exceptionally well-edited book. Kids ages eight and above will find this book entertaining and educating. Pet lovers of all ages will inevitably enjoy this read. Despite the book acting as a standalone, I can almost guarantee that readers will happily read all nine books because of the adorable writing style and story.

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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