Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
[Following is a volunteer review of "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" by R.F. Kristi.]
Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is the title of the eighth book in the series about the wonderful cat Inca by R.F. Kristi. Thanks to the introduction that provides a brief explanation of the main actors of the series and the events from before, the book can easily be read as a stand-alone. The latest adventures of Inca, Cara, Fromage, hamster Charlotte, and dog Terrance are told from Inca's perspective. This time the story takes members of the Inca & Company detective agency to the Korean Peninsula, where their owner called simply Mom will be a judge during a patisserie competition.
Unlike the previous adventures in which the merry party was tasked with finding missing objects, this time they will be tasked with finding the adorable cat, Bo-Mi. By coincidence, Bo-Mi and her owner Ji are located in the north, even though they are from the south. Due to the division of Korea and the existence of a demilitarized zone, returning home seems impossible for Ji and Bo-Mi. The merry party will also have the help of their new friend, Baram, a female Korean Jindo. Will Inca and friends succeed in their noble mission and allow the two ladies to return home?
What I really liked about the book Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is the author's desire to educate the youngest readers through an interesting story and the adventures of a cheerful group. Readers will have the opportunity to learn that Siberian tigers also exist in Korea, and also to learn more about the beauty of the cherry blossom. In addition to a few short basic Korean words, readers will also learn about the local Korean Jindo dog breed. A brief history of the division of Korea into two parts is completed by introducing readers to the Dora Observatory, the 240-foot tunnel, and the Freedom Bridge. It is commendable that the author, with skillful and measured writing, managed to keep the story of the division of Korea to general facts without taking sides. I like that the book promotes universal values such as peace, tolerance, and the importance of family.
I didn't find anything in the book that I didn't like. Only a few minor typos do not affect the enjoyment of this professionally edited book. A simple story and an interesting, easy-to-understand plot, along with the educational aspect of the book, represent the main qualities of the book.
The book Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is a successful combination of an interesting story, simple language, and an unavoidable educational element. Because of this, but also because the animal detectives in this book are not concerned with finding material valuables but with reuniting a torn family, I rate the book four out of four stars.
I recommend the book to children aged 6 to 9 because the storyline is adapted to that age and a certain level of prior knowledge. I also recommend the book for children to read together with their parents or teachers, because in that case, the educational potential of the book would be fully achieved.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is the title of the eighth book in the series about the wonderful cat Inca by R.F. Kristi. Thanks to the introduction that provides a brief explanation of the main actors of the series and the events from before, the book can easily be read as a stand-alone. The latest adventures of Inca, Cara, Fromage, hamster Charlotte, and dog Terrance are told from Inca's perspective. This time the story takes members of the Inca & Company detective agency to the Korean Peninsula, where their owner called simply Mom will be a judge during a patisserie competition.
Unlike the previous adventures in which the merry party was tasked with finding missing objects, this time they will be tasked with finding the adorable cat, Bo-Mi. By coincidence, Bo-Mi and her owner Ji are located in the north, even though they are from the south. Due to the division of Korea and the existence of a demilitarized zone, returning home seems impossible for Ji and Bo-Mi. The merry party will also have the help of their new friend, Baram, a female Korean Jindo. Will Inca and friends succeed in their noble mission and allow the two ladies to return home?
What I really liked about the book Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is the author's desire to educate the youngest readers through an interesting story and the adventures of a cheerful group. Readers will have the opportunity to learn that Siberian tigers also exist in Korea, and also to learn more about the beauty of the cherry blossom. In addition to a few short basic Korean words, readers will also learn about the local Korean Jindo dog breed. A brief history of the division of Korea into two parts is completed by introducing readers to the Dora Observatory, the 240-foot tunnel, and the Freedom Bridge. It is commendable that the author, with skillful and measured writing, managed to keep the story of the division of Korea to general facts without taking sides. I like that the book promotes universal values such as peace, tolerance, and the importance of family.
I didn't find anything in the book that I didn't like. Only a few minor typos do not affect the enjoyment of this professionally edited book. A simple story and an interesting, easy-to-understand plot, along with the educational aspect of the book, represent the main qualities of the book.
The book Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is a successful combination of an interesting story, simple language, and an unavoidable educational element. Because of this, but also because the animal detectives in this book are not concerned with finding material valuables but with reuniting a torn family, I rate the book four out of four stars.
I recommend the book to children aged 6 to 9 because the storyline is adapted to that age and a certain level of prior knowledge. I also recommend the book for children to read together with their parents or teachers, because in that case, the educational potential of the book would be fully achieved.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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