Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

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Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

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[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 by R.F. Kristi is the eighth book in the series. The ever-curious Inca has found another case to solve, but this time there is not only a sibling relation but also the creamiest cheese in the world at stake!

Inca, the cat detective, and her family are going to South Korea. Her human mother, Missy, has been selected to judge a French patisserie competition. Missy has decided to take this opportunity to present her newly created special cheese. On reaching their destination, they meet their tour guide, Ye-Jun. He takes them to his humble abode, where they come to know about his sister, Ji. She is also taking part in the competition and has a cat named Bo-Mi. They both live in North Korea. He misses them but can’t meet them because of the tension between North and South Korea. Would Inca be able to reunite this family? Would this mission be successful?

This is a beautiful book with captivating illustrations and an easy-to-follow storyline. I liked that the author has made the book informative. The book provides knowledge about Siberian Tigers, North Korea, South Korea, their customs, etcetera. The author has also tried to convey a life lesson through the story that we can do anything to protect the ones we love. She has depicted this through instances, like the pets ruining Enzo’s plan, the pets being worried for Solo over him breaking rules, Ji getting worried for Bo-Mi, etcetera. The pictures given alongside the text made the story more entertaining.

There was nothing to dislike in the book. There were a handful of errors, but they didn’t disrupt the flow of the story. The plot is intriguing enough to keep the children hooked. The narrative is very conversational, which makes the reader feel they are talking to Inca.

I would like to rate this book four out of four stars, as it seemed professionally edited. I would recommend this book to children of all ages, as the story doesn’t have profanities or sexual content.

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Post by Kaushiki Parihar »

I'm curious to know Inca's journey to South Korea. Amazing review!
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A powerful fable that is worthy of time commitment. The only one that hampered my enthusiasm to enjoy the book was the grammatical errors need to be rectified. Thanks for this honest and explicit review, buddy!
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This looks like a short, fun book that would appeal to both children and older readers.
Thank you for your review, I enjoyed reading it.
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Ha! Ha! The book cover is so fun and captivating. But I will have to pass on this book. Your review was amazing. Well detailed.
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This is a beautiful series! The animals solve crimes and help readers learn morals & geography! The author portrays a captivating voice as the animal characters come to life. I agree! Readers feel like they are talking to Inca. Great review!!
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You are reviewing this book series one by one and it is compelling me to read them :D such a intriguing little story. Thanks for another amazing review :)
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I always enjoy reading about Inca and his adventures with family. I enjoyed reading your review.
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I like that the book is rich in great illustrations, but also that it provides children with a broader knowledge of Korean culture. Thanks for the good review.
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I've read one other in the 'Inca' series and enjoyed it. The author has a writing style that is engaging to children. I appreciated that he included educative parts in the book. Thanks for the great review!
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I read this book as well and I agree with everything you've said. It was a delightful read. Thank you for a well-written and detailed review.
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I'm so excited to follow Inca's journey as a detective. And I want to pay attention to the cover, it's mesmerizing. Your review is great.
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Oh I just love the cat-detectives! This book is so much fun for both, kids and adults. I wonder how did Inca succeed this time to accomplish the task at hands (or should I say paws)? Thanks for a lovely review!
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I loved reading your wonderful review. The entire series is delightful and educational!
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Amazing review! Seems like an interesting and fun read !
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