Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

Purplesturv · Post by **Purplesturv** » 30 Nov 2021, 05:17

[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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Being separated from one's family against one's wish is not an easy feat, and it is heart-wrenching to know that what we read in this book is some people's reality. Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula: Diary of a Snoopy Cat, written by R. F. Kristi, is the 8th book of the Inca Cat Detective Series. The series is known for its strong themes, and this instalment focuses on geography, history, politics, and policies.

In this book, the family travelled to South Korea because Missy, their "humanoid" mum, was invited to be one of the judges for a competition being held to foster peacekeeping between North and South Korea and showcase her newly formulated cheese.

Their adventure starts as soon as they land in South Korea, as they have to recover their mum's cheese from an evil competitor who tried to cart away with it. Later on, they had to embark on a challenging cross-border adventure on behalf of their humans to reunite their host with his sister and her cat. They had visited family in North Korea and were stuck there. Will their extraction be successful?

The character development and communication flow are engaging. The description of the animals is vibrant and educative, and the delightful illustrations will help children visualise what they are reading. Although there are a few words young readers might have to look up in the dictionary or need adult assistance, I believe it will help with vocabulary building. It is remarkable how this series is taking us around the world from adventure to adventure.

This installation was more of a reunion story than a mystery. Its focus was on family bonds and the importance of family. It also preached kindness, positivity, resilience, and mindfulness.

The editor sure did a great job. It was an entirely smooth read, as I did not find any errors while reading this book. It is commendable that the author was able to communicate such a complex phenomenon in simple terms. The book makes it easier to explain the current situation of North and South Korea to children.

I am rating the book four out of four stars because it was a delightful read from start to finish, and I disliked nothing about it. There is much to learn about different dogs and cats, Korean culture, politics, and the policies in that region. I would recommend this book to children between the ages of 5 and 12. Older readers interested in animals and learning about the Korean culture would also find the book insightful.

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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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NancyDrew12 · Post by **NancyDrew12** » 12 Dec 2021, 22:17

I've also read this book. And enjoyed it just as much as you did. I agree that the book was delightful and family based. Thanks for a great review!

PeterRabitt20 · Post by **PeterRabitt20** » 14 Dec 2021, 10:40

This was my second Snoopy Cat book. My experience with the first one wasn't as good as with the second one. But, I warmed up to it a bit. Thanks for your wonderful review!