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 by R.F. Kristi is an engaging children’s story that is sure to warm any reader’s heart. It follows a Siberian cat named Inca who is a ‘super-duper detective’ and the head of the detective agency Inca & Company. This agency has other animals, including a Blue Russian cat and a Pekinese pup. The main storyline is that the pets’ mom has been selected to be a judge of a French patisserie competition to be held in South Korea. She was invited as the organizers were a fan of her new cheese. While they are there, they attempt to help their Korean tour guide and host reunite with a family member who had gone to visit family in North Korea but has been unable to return.
There are many things to applaud about this book. First, the book is prefaced by an adorable family tree that gives us an idea of the dynamics between the characters. The paragraphs are very short, and most of the pages are composed of one-line paragraphs. This, of course, is better for the attention spans of children. I like how it is formatted in a diary-entry style, which helps readers to get more attuned to the cat’s thinking. Plus, the author does a commendable job in acquainting children with the Korean Demilitarized Zone, as well as the strained relations between North and South Korea, without it getting overly political or difficult for children to comprehend.
The author’s intention behind writing this book is to encourage children to appreciate animals, and I believe she will succeed in her task. The characters are extremely lovable, and their fun antics are sure to keep children entertained. Moreover, the book is also chock-full of morals, such as the power of teamwork, friendship, loyalty and accommodating differences. I adored the various beautiful illustrations that accompanied the chapters, and they will definitely give children a more immersive experience.
There is practically nothing to fault with this book. I found merely one typing error. This may be nitpicking, but I would have preferred a more legible font, rather than the handwriting style currently employed. However, I recognize that this might be more appreciated by children.
I would give this book 5 out of 5 stars. The minor errors are not worth deducting a star for. It is amusing and a pleasure to read. I am sure kids aged six to ten would devour this book and fall in love with the characters and storyline.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi is an engaging children’s story that is sure to warm any reader’s heart. It follows a Siberian cat named Inca who is a ‘super-duper detective’ and the head of the detective agency Inca & Company. This agency has other animals, including a Blue Russian cat and a Pekinese pup. The main storyline is that the pets’ mom has been selected to be a judge of a French patisserie competition to be held in South Korea. She was invited as the organizers were a fan of her new cheese. While they are there, they attempt to help their Korean tour guide and host reunite with a family member who had gone to visit family in North Korea but has been unable to return.
There are many things to applaud about this book. First, the book is prefaced by an adorable family tree that gives us an idea of the dynamics between the characters. The paragraphs are very short, and most of the pages are composed of one-line paragraphs. This, of course, is better for the attention spans of children. I like how it is formatted in a diary-entry style, which helps readers to get more attuned to the cat’s thinking. Plus, the author does a commendable job in acquainting children with the Korean Demilitarized Zone, as well as the strained relations between North and South Korea, without it getting overly political or difficult for children to comprehend.
The author’s intention behind writing this book is to encourage children to appreciate animals, and I believe she will succeed in her task. The characters are extremely lovable, and their fun antics are sure to keep children entertained. Moreover, the book is also chock-full of morals, such as the power of teamwork, friendship, loyalty and accommodating differences. I adored the various beautiful illustrations that accompanied the chapters, and they will definitely give children a more immersive experience.
There is practically nothing to fault with this book. I found merely one typing error. This may be nitpicking, but I would have preferred a more legible font, rather than the handwriting style currently employed. However, I recognize that this might be more appreciated by children.
I would give this book 5 out of 5 stars. The minor errors are not worth deducting a star for. It is amusing and a pleasure to read. I am sure kids aged six to ten would devour this book and fall in love with the characters and storyline.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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