Review by Hhannahh -- Cat Detectives in the Korean Penin...

[Ann Ogochukwu]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula is the 8th book in the Inca Cat Detective series by R.F. Kristi. Written as diary entries by Inca, a proud Siberian kitty and the head of Inca & Company Detective Agency, this installment was set in South Korea. The narrative was written in short paragraphs and sentences, which would be easily understood by the prospective audience. The plot was simple and straightforward, and the diction was informal yet educative.

The kitties' mom and owner, Missy, who is a culinary chef, has been invited to South Korea to be a judge at a French patisserie competition. The kitties (Inca, Fromage, and Cara) and their hamster, Charlotte, will be going with Mom. Mom's friend, Solo, and his dog companion, Terrance, will also be coming along. The trip presents the animals with new and exciting experiences: cheese-rescue operations, field trips, making new friends, and an ultimate rescue mission across the Korean peninsula.

This book was rich in history and culture, which was one of the things I liked about it. I enjoyed learning about the Korean peninsula and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) as I followed the quadruped detectives on exciting adventures. I was also impressed by how well the author captured the animals' behaviors and mannerisms; it made the characters more believable. I liked the positive values that were portrayed in this story. The dominant theme of the story was family.

Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula was a short and delightful read for me, and I'm rating it 4 out of 4 stars. I can't think of anything that I disliked about this book. The book seemed professionally edited. However, I came across several punctuation errors, so I recommend another round of careful editing.

With its colorful and artistic illustrations, simple yet engaging plot, and moderately advanced diction, this book is best suited for young readers between the ages of 3 and 13.

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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[Eutoc]

The book seems like something I'd love to read. I wouldn't mind feeling 13 again just to read this book. Nice review Hhannahh.

[maggi3]

This is such a creative way to get children to learn about the Korean Peninsula. I'm glad the author was able to execute this idea so well; it could have easily become bogged down with too much information, but this doesn't seem to be the case. Thanks for the review!