Review by Elvis Best -- Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a ...

[Elvis Best]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat" by R.F. Kristi.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat, written by R.F. Kristi, is a children's book that follows the life of Inca, "a super-duper cat detective," who is the head of a detective agency made up of other dogs and cats. It is the seventh book in the Diary of a Snoopy Cat series but can be read as a standalone.

In this installment, Inca and her globetrotting friends travel to Sri Lanka to relax and have a fun vacation, but they soon discover that a valuable ancient sword has been stolen from a local museum. Solo, a world-famous detective, is put in charge of the case, but Inca is eager to solve the mystery and prove to everyone that she is also a world-class detective. Will she be able to solve the case before Solo? You have to read the book to find out.

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the book, as the storyline was simple and fun to read. Also, the illustrations were catchy and engaging, and I know kids are going to love them. Moreover, the way the author described some scenes in the book was highly captivating, and it helped me to vividly imagine them. Take the following sentence, for example: "We woke up to soft golden sands and a brilliant blue ocean with white, frothy waves."

The one thing I liked most about Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat was the injection of humor throughout the book, as it made for very enjoyable reading. I caught myself laughing out loud on several occasions, and this really increased my enjoyment of the book.

However, I had a few issues with it. I found the length of Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat to be a bit too long for a children's book, and a lot of the scenes included were not directly related to the plot. (It capped at 809 locations in my Amazon Kindle app.) This made it a little boring at times. But other than that, it was a delightful read for me.

Considering the aforementioned points, I rate Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat 4 out of 4 stars. The issues I encountered were too minor for me to knock a star off the rating. Furthermore, I believe it was exceptionally edited, as I found no errors in it. I would recommend it to kids between the ages of five and twelve.

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Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat
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[riyosha]

Ahah, I have just read this book too. Though I've given it a lower rating, I agree with you at some points. Nice review

[Kanda_theGreat]

I concur with you, on the lengthy structure of the book, whose long tale young kids may not fully enjoy with maximum attention.
Thank you for your honest review, Elvis.

[Bianka Walter]

I love the Snoopy Cat series Your synopsis is pretty spot-on.
I really enjoyed reading your review - thanks!

[khaulah]

The book must be really good if it made you laugh out loud many times. Nice review! Gave a good overall outline of the book.

[Maria Esposito]

I have read this book and I agree with you that - although it was a pleasant read with beautiful illustrations - many parts of it were not related to the plot. Thank you for your great review.

[Olabode Joshua]

Hmmm, this one sounds like a book that children will really enjoy and improve their vocabulary as well. Imagine how its gonna be on tv. Good job man!

[xsquare]

Great review! I love the quotation that you picked from the book, it really highlighted your point.

[Star_and_Buck]

Wonderful review. I liked the simple language of the book. Even though it is meant for kids but I will try to get the book.

[Miks_solon]

I've read this book, too. I agree that the book contained a good humour. Well done.

[Mukukamm30]

The book sounds interesting. However, I think the kids will not enjoy it that much because of the length. I had already begun smiling the moment you mentioned super-duper cat detective having a crew comprising of cats and dogs. I think some adults still do read such books for the humour in it. I would certainly do as well.

[Divergent_2020]

Children's books are fun when the illustrations are engaging and humour is on point. Looks like the author has done a great job. You've written a very honest review too. Good job!

[Vic Chimezie]

Give it up for the most popular cat on OBC! Your review is detailed and engaging. Thank you for your recommendation.