Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
-
Charlienmegan Wehner
- Posts: 301
- Joined: 03 Jun 2022, 20:51
- Currently Reading: Finding Joy with an Invisible Chronic Illness
- Bookshelf Size: 62
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-charlienmegan-wehner.html
- Latest Review: Death Ray by Tom King
Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
[Following is a volunteer review of "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" by R.F. Kristi.]
Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi follows the story of the charming cat, Inca. Together with her family of cat detectives, Inca & Company is a well-known London cat detective agency that solves many difficult mysteries. In this exciting tale, Inca and her family get to travel to South Korea as her human mom gets to judge a French patisserie competition. Along the way, Inca and her family meet many wonderful people and animals. They are introduced to a new Korean dog friend, Baram, who is missing his sister, Bo-Mi. Inca and her family hope they can help reunite Baram and his sister, but it's a risky mission as Bo-Mi is across the border in North Korea.
I found this children’s book to be a delightful read. I appreciated the way the author used descriptive words for the cats, such as preened and strutted. This gave a great visualization for the reader to keep in mind that the main characters were cats. There was also a delightful mix of personalities, from Baram, the heartbroken South Korean dog and the cheese-loving brother cat, Fromage. The pictures and characterization were beautifully done. Some of the pictures had me chuckling like the one with Fromage’s expression when he realized the cheese was missing. The book also had many substantial learning facts, like how the Siberian tiger migrated into the mountain region in Russia and about the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
I would recommend that some of the words are changed so they are more understandable for young readers, such as sojourn, humanoids, and agog. Furthermore, I found the font style was difficult to read and made it hard for me to tell what some of the letters were.
I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The book was exceptionally well-edited as I did not discover any grammatical errors. The level of detail throughout the book was impressive. Many vivid pictures added great depth to the story and made it easier to visualize the main characters. I also enjoyed that this book traveled to South Korea and added several layers of facts and cultural details to educate the reader. The book will surely teach readers about South Korean culture, notable sites, and animals that live in that part of the world.
I would unreservedly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read children’s mystery books, especially books with animals as the protagonists. This book is part of a series and those who enjoyed any of the other Inca Cat Detective Series will also surely love this heartwarming tale.
******
Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi follows the story of the charming cat, Inca. Together with her family of cat detectives, Inca & Company is a well-known London cat detective agency that solves many difficult mysteries. In this exciting tale, Inca and her family get to travel to South Korea as her human mom gets to judge a French patisserie competition. Along the way, Inca and her family meet many wonderful people and animals. They are introduced to a new Korean dog friend, Baram, who is missing his sister, Bo-Mi. Inca and her family hope they can help reunite Baram and his sister, but it's a risky mission as Bo-Mi is across the border in North Korea.
I found this children’s book to be a delightful read. I appreciated the way the author used descriptive words for the cats, such as preened and strutted. This gave a great visualization for the reader to keep in mind that the main characters were cats. There was also a delightful mix of personalities, from Baram, the heartbroken South Korean dog and the cheese-loving brother cat, Fromage. The pictures and characterization were beautifully done. Some of the pictures had me chuckling like the one with Fromage’s expression when he realized the cheese was missing. The book also had many substantial learning facts, like how the Siberian tiger migrated into the mountain region in Russia and about the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
I would recommend that some of the words are changed so they are more understandable for young readers, such as sojourn, humanoids, and agog. Furthermore, I found the font style was difficult to read and made it hard for me to tell what some of the letters were.
I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The book was exceptionally well-edited as I did not discover any grammatical errors. The level of detail throughout the book was impressive. Many vivid pictures added great depth to the story and made it easier to visualize the main characters. I also enjoyed that this book traveled to South Korea and added several layers of facts and cultural details to educate the reader. The book will surely teach readers about South Korean culture, notable sites, and animals that live in that part of the world.
I would unreservedly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read children’s mystery books, especially books with animals as the protagonists. This book is part of a series and those who enjoyed any of the other Inca Cat Detective Series will also surely love this heartwarming tale.
******
Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Latest Review: Death Ray by Tom King
