Review by Kibetious -- Cat Detectives in the Korean Peni...

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 29 Dec 2018, 11:36

[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 Diary of a Snoopy Cat- The Inca Cat Detective Series. The book has 120 pages filled with the gripping story of Inca and her family and friends. One thing to be admired is the author’s avid love for animals that drove her to write books to encourage children to appreciate and respect animals. The peaceful coexistence between animals and people can be seen in this title too.

Inca and the other members of her detective company have recently returned from Sri Lanka where they helped tremendously to solve a case. Their human mom, their owner, receives an invitation from Le Cordon Bleu to be a judge in an international cooking competition. The notable event is intentionally meant to foster peace building between North and South Korea. Missy is not only going to be a judge but will also get a chance to present her new cheese. Their arrival is eventful. It is discovered that the bag containing the cheese is missing. Who took the cheese bag? What other events lie in wait for Inca and her detective company?

The most intriguing aspect of the book is how Inca is able to think critically and arrive promptly at deliberate decisions that eventually save the day. Teamwork is portrayed throughout the book as well. All the members of the Inca Detective Company perform diverse roles. Some roles seem insignificant, but their absence would put the entire team in danger. All the characters were also adequately built. Young readers will have no challenge coming up with the unique attributes of the various characters.

I like children books that incorporate valuable lessons that children can learn. The primary aim of the Inca book series is for children to appreciate animals. Most of the morals in this book can be drawn easily. These lessons include teamwork, peace, kindness, loyalty, and genuine friendship. The good thing is that parents and guardians can also help children to draw other subtle lessons.

The plot of the story was adequately developed. This book was professionally edited as well. I did not come across even a single typo. Vivid description was used effectively. All images and places were described in a way that leaves one with mental images of them. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to children aged between seven and twelve-years-old. This book will also help them understand some other realities like the need for peace-building. Younger children may not enjoy reading this since the illustrations are few and sparsely spread.

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Ashiyya Tariq · Post by **Ashiyya Tariq** » 31 Dec 2018, 02:26

I reviewed the previous book of this series. It was remarkable. And this one is also very interesting. Thanks for this thorough review!

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 01 Jan 2019, 00:44

Sarah Tariq wrote: ↑31 Dec 2018, 02:26 I reviewed the previous book of this series. It was remarkable. And this one is also very interesting. Thanks for this thorough review!

Sure, the book is very interesting. R.F. Kristi is doing quite a nice job. Thanks for the reply.

Amy+++ · Post by **Amy+++** » 01 Jan 2019, 17:28

I read a book in this series and thought it was cute. I too, did love the author's love of animals and I'm sure this book is great. Great review.

sarahmarlowe randomeducator · 01 Jan 2019, 20:05

Thanks for the thorough review! I work with elementary-aged children, and I am on the lookout for good books with good messages. You make this one sound like a possibility i will check into. Again, thanks!

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 02 Jan 2019, 00:53

Amy+++ wrote: ↑01 Jan 2019, 17:28 I read a book in this series and thought it was cute. I too, did love the author's love of animals and I'm sure this book is great. Great review.

Sure she is doing a great job. Thanks for the reply. I am very grateful.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 02 Jan 2019, 00:55

sarahmarlowe wrote: ↑01 Jan 2019, 20:05 Thanks for the thorough review! I work with elementary-aged children, and I am on the lookout for good books with good messages. You make this one sound like a possibility i will check into. Again, thanks!
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Thanks for the reply. The book is good and I'm quite sure that you will enjoy reading it.

Jackie Holycross · Post by **Jackie Holycross** » 04 Jan 2019, 01:05

I love the idea of the cooking contest. It sounds like a good kid's mystery.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 05 Jan 2019, 15:51

teacherjh wrote: ↑04 Jan 2019, 01:05 I love the idea of the cooking contest. It sounds like a good kid's mystery.

It is great for sure. This is one of the books that is a perfect gift for the kids who are able to understand it. Thanks for the reply.

Aan Granados · Post by **Aan Granados** » 25 Mar 2019, 09:02

I love the cover of this children's book. It's also good that the author incorporates geography, given that the children will be familiar with the Korean Peninsula and Sri Lanka. Thanks for your review!

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 25 Mar 2019, 09:20

Mmg8464 wrote: ↑25 Mar 2019, 09:02 I love the cover of this children's book. It's also good that the author incorporates geography, given that the children will be familiar with the Korean Peninsula and Sri Lanka. Thanks for your review!

True. The book is fascinating and I am sure that children will take many lessons from it. Thanks a lot for the feedback.

Flowers123 · Post by **Flowers123** » 25 Mar 2019, 10:57

This sounds like an excellent read for children. I like that the author portrayed teamwork throughout the book It will help in the development of team spirit in young readers. I appreciate books that have lots of valuable lessons to teach children such as this one. Thanks for this beautiful review.

sush_destiny · Post by **sush_destiny** » 25 Mar 2019, 22:49

"Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula " by R.F.Kristi is the 8th book in the Diary of a Snoopy Cat-The Inca Cat Detective Series. It is aimed at kids and has very entertaining characters and informative anecdotes.

Shas F · Post by **Shas F** » 26 Mar 2019, 01:55

Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi is part of a wonderfully detailed book series, The Inca Cat Detective Series. Aside from showing young readers the importance of team work, friendship, loyalty, peace and kindness, as discussed by Kibetious in a review, the book series introduces them to different countries and cultures. I already have Book 7 where our furry friends show wits and spunk in looking for a missing sword in Sri Lanka. Now we go to South Korea, which is having peace negotiations with North Korea. A young reader starts to travel in the mind when he or she reads a book. R.F. Kristi has given us a superbly written children's book that touches on big issues in a fun and engaging way.