Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

[Ilze Herholdt]

[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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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is written by R.F. Kristy. Moi Inca, a Siberian kitty, also the head of the detective agency, travel along with his furry friends to South Korea with their human Mom. Mom has created a new cheese 'La Crème de la crème' known as 'the best or choicest cheese in the world.' The French cookery school, Cordon Bleu Cookery, has invited her to present her cheese and to present as one of the judges in the competition between South- and North Korean chefs. Amidst the culinary competition, Ye-Jun the sister of Ji longed for Bo-Mi, Ji's beloved Korean kitty. The animals' plot to cross the border from South Korea over to North Korea, believing it will be safer for them to cross instead of the humans who don't have the right documentation or visas required.

They start their trek late at night crossing the border with a few occasions where the guards come and pet the kitties as they cross over and back. They successfully find Bo-Mi and head back home surprising Ye-Jun by Bo-Mi's strange appearance. Ye-Jun finds it strange that Ji is nowhere to be found since she is always with Bo-Mi. Ye-Jun finds Ji who is in a state over Bo-Mi being lost, he fills her in that Bo-Mi is safe with him and she is immediately recovered and hurriedly scurries over to her station in the chef's competition ready to compete and conquer.

For a children's book, I found the storyline interesting and illustrative with unique images to express the story. I think it's great for kids to learn about countries and cultures from a young age to understand their importance better later in life. Respect and appreciation for animals have promoted factors in the book that I admire. I like that the text is written in a funky fond and the cover immediately catches your attention.

I did find some words in the text I believe some kids will struggle to understand. However, the book is still easy enough to read and follow. There is an overflow of characters that might confuse the children.

This children's book I was able to read without getting bored or annoyed. This is my first time reviewing a children's book and I am happy to rate it a four out of four stars. I liked how Kristy structured the writing style and the themes of the book.

I recommend Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula to children ages 6-10. The book has a writing style suitable for younger children. As a parent, I recommend reading it with or for your child.

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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[Ohna Martin]

Lovely illustrations in this book. I loved everything about this book. Thank you for the great review.

[Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu]

From the cover you can tell this is a very colourful book kids will enjoy. I like how you mention the importance of learning about other countries and cultures from early ages and this seems like a useful book in that regard. Great review. Well done.

[Amy Luman]

It's good that the author didn't go into detail about the politics involved. That would be too much for children. The animals are right, it was much easier for them than humans.

[Avishi]

I'm always looking for children's books like this. I've already read two books in this series in addition to this one, and I thoroughly enjoyed them both. You provided an unbiased review of this book. You summarised clearly.Great

[Mbali Qalinge]

I agree that this is a nice and informative children's book. I didn't know how South and North Korea came to be separated, so that was nice to learn.

[Sasikala gupta]

Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula written by R.F. Kristy, sounds like a very interesting book, about a Siberian kitty detective and his friends in Korea. Children will learn a lot about different cultures around the world. Thanks for an insightful review.