Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

Post by **Vivian Writes** » 20 Oct 2022, 08:56

[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 series following Inca and Company. Inca is a snoopy cat who simply cannot sit still when something is amiss. Along with Mom’s other cats, Fromage and Cara, and her dog, Terrance, Inca makes it a point to solve mysteries and problems that may be difficult for their owner.

In this book, Mom and her pets are in Korea to showcase Mom’s cheese to Le Cordon Bleu. The cats are suspicious of Enzo. But more than Enzo’s mischievousness, they have a bigger problem on their hands. Ye-Jun, their tour guide, has been separated from his sister, Ji, and her cat, Bo-Mi. The cats are underway to solve this mystery and help Ye-Jun reunite with Ji. But can they help, or is Ye-Jun’s case bigger than Inca and Co. can handle?

Inca is an incredibly smart cat, and this book is simply her diary entries. We see Korea through this thoughtful cat’s eyes, and I must say that Kristi did a good job painting vivid pictures with her words. Inca described the cherry blossoms accurately and called different tourist sites by their names. Children who have never been to Korea will learn about Seoul, its airport, its beautiful parks, and other places. Inca also visits the DMZ (Korean Demilitarized Zone). Discovering the existence of the DMZ will spur more children to learn about Korea’s history and gain valuable lessons regarding peace and unity.

The sparse illustrations in this book served to spice up the words delightfully. Additionally, the font the author used was fun and appropriate. The editorial arrangement of this book was also suitable for its intended audience, so it was clear that it received professional editing, despite the few errors I found.

There are several lessons about character, history, and kindness that children can pick up from this installment in the series; it will be a fun reading experience for children between the ages of six and twelve, especially kids who like animals. However, while the font and pictures are appropriate, many advanced words and expressions the author used can dull children's reading experience, as they may be difficult to understand. Nevertheless, this book still deserves 4 out of 4 since advanced words can help children learn new things and be more expressive.

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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Chimereucheya Okoroafo · Post by **Chimereucheya Okoroafo** » 01 Nov 2022, 15:12

A children's book with a touch of adult matters. This brilliant illustrative work by Kristi is a short interactive story that would be great for any child, especially if they'd be learning about Korea. Your review is simple and nicely written.

Post by **Famzi Ken** » 02 Nov 2022, 03:30

I have seen so much about this book. It sounds like a good children's book. I'm interested in knowing how Inca and his friends went about their detective work. Great review.

Opara Jerry · Post by **Opara Jerry** » 02 Nov 2022, 04:36

I just got this book and I’m excited to read it to my younger ones. It comes off as the kind of story or cartoon they might like so I decided to make it a bedtime story and at the same time help them cultivate the habit of reading.

Azuka Jessica · Post by **Azuka Jessica** » 02 Nov 2022, 09:06

Amazing book. The Inca team should be one of the best detective in the animal world. Their resilience spirit and humanity spirit is admirable. I so love Inca's leadership skills. I enjoyed every time spent on this book.
Interesting review.

Judy O · Post by **Judy O** » 02 Nov 2022, 18:50

Inca is quite an intelligent character. I loved reading all about her problem solving skills. It was a very interesting read.

Charless Agbata · Post by **Charless Agbata** » 03 Nov 2022, 00:55

Children book with animals as characters seems amazing to me. This book contains lots of morals and norms for our children. Congrats on your published review

Anthony Ekemezie · Post by **Anthony Ekemezie** » 14 Nov 2022, 05:37

This seems like a very interesting children’s book. I believe children will benefit a lot from it. It is entertaining as well as educative. Nice review.

Silvia Idahosa · Post by **Silvia Idahosa** » 14 Nov 2022, 15:34

This book sounds like an absolutely interesting read. The attribution of human characteristics to animals is a great way to inform the children while adding a level of fun. Great review.

14 Nov 2022, 17:13

Another masterpiece from R.F. Kristi as we join Inca and her team on another adventure. This is definitely one of my favorites from this series, and you have accurately captured the story in this review.

Wamala Elijah Mul · Post by **Wamala Elijah Mul** » 15 Nov 2022, 05:41

Any child would enjoy reading Kristi's brief interactive narrative, which is beautifully illustrated and would appeal to a wide audience. However, children who are studying Korean would gain a great deal from reading it because it includes some Korean words. Your evaluation is appreciated because it is clear to comprehend and very nicely written. Kudos to your review.

Michael Jerry_ · Post by **Michael Jerry_** » 19 Nov 2022, 08:46

I've been seeing more reviews of this book lately and it absolutely makes me happy that more and more people assess giving it the attention that it needs. That's just spectacular for the series and the author alike. Lovely!

Okafor Prosper · Post by **Okafor Prosper** » 03 Dec 2022, 02:19

Inca and her team's adventures always deliver suspenseful moments, and this one is no different. The team had to show a certain level of togetherness to be successful in this mission too.

Grace Lee Rose · Post by **Grace Lee Rose** » 18 Dec 2022, 05:45

All the book's in the Inca Cat Detective Series are all amazing! The author's writting style is simple to assimiate and as such is beffitting to kids. The several images incorporated into this book made the book perfect. Well done.

Post by **Baggett Yori** » 02 Apr 2024, 08:00

As a prospective reader of "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" by R. F. Kristi, I find the concept of a mystery-solving cat and its companions quite charming and entertaining. The idea of seeing the world through the eyes of a clever feline detective adds an intriguing twist to the traditional mystery genre. I appreciate that the book promises to introduce young readers to new places and cultures, such as Korea, while also teaching valuable lessons about history, peace, and unity.