Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

[Emy Katherine]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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Have you ever been to the Korean Peninsula? If not, then join Inca and her group of family and friends on their exciting adventure trip to South Korea!

Inca, a Siberian cat who runs a famous detective agency, and her team members are thrilled to fly to South Korea after Inca's humanoid mom, Missy, has been selected to be one of the four international judges of an important culinary competition held at the Peace House. Missy is deeply honored to present her special cheese to an international audience, but trouble ensues when her cheese bag disappears at Incheon Airport. Will Inca and her detective team be able to find Missy's cheese bag in time for the special event?

However, this is not the only case that Inca and her team must solve as they arrive in South Korea. Their Korean tour guide, Ye-Jun, and his dog, Baram, miss Ye-Jun's sister, Ji, and her cat, Bo-Mi, as they are stuck in North Korea and are not allowed to cross the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Inca and her team members are determined to find a way to help Ye-Jun and Baram reunite with their beloved Ji and Bo-Mi. Will they succeed?

Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is a charming children's story filled with suspense, action, mystery, and adventure. Children's attention will effortlessly be captured by the colorful and adorable illustrations included in the book. Also, the story is told from the first-person perspective of Inca in an engaging diary format, making it easier for children to connect with Inca's character and be invested in the story.

Speaking of the characters, I found them realistic and quite funny. While Fromage, Inca's brother, made me smile a lot as I read the book, it was Inca's character that captured my heart. She presented herself as a friendly, sassy, and snoopy cat who was very proud of herself and her team members. What I particularly liked about Inca, however, was her resilience and positive attitude in dealing with difficult situations.

Another aspect of the book that I liked was that it was very educational. Not only does the story teach children the importance of friendship, family, and teamwork, but it also teaches children about Korean culture and the importance of the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a piece of land that separates North Korea from South Korea.

The only thing that disappointed me was that there were only a few illustrations near the end of the book. I would have liked to see more illustrations when the story reached its climax, especially considering that it was the most exciting part of the story. Nevertheless, as it was a minor flaw that did not distract me from enjoying the story, I did not feel the need to lower my rating. Therefore, because of its funny characters, colorful illustrations, and suspenseful plot, I am pleased to rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.

The book was professionally edited; I only came across a handful of minor errors that did not disrupt the flow of the story. I would recommend the book to young readers between the ages of 8 to 12. The author, R. F. Kristi, has crafted an engaging and educational children's story that will surely appeal to anyone interested in the history and culture of Korea.

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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[Catalina Isabel]

This seems like a great children's story which teaches some valuable lessons such as friendship, family and teamwork. There are very likeable characters and also some facts about Korea that children can learn. Thanks for a great review!

[Amy Luman]

I have not. Read this book since children’s books don’t really appeal to me. I am glad that there are stories that can engage kids, though. Those that can teach lessons and a bit oof history are even better. It’s difficult to teach Korean history without going into the political ramifications.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

I like that the book has facts about the demilitarization of North and South Korea. Also, I love that there are many interesting characters. Inca's team sounds enjoyable to follow. I enjoyed your well-detailed, beautifully written review, Emy Katherine!