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[Following is a volunteer review of "Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula" by R.F. Kristi.]
Inca & company leaves for South Korea with their human Mom, “Missy” alongside Solo, their neighbour. Missy has recently been invited by the Famous French cookery school, “Le Cordon Bleu” to present her special cheese and as one of the judges of the French cooking competition between South and North Korea chefs. The crew meets Ye-Jun, a nice young Korean tour guide who offers them accommodation in his home.
Moved that Ye-jun was separated from his favourite sister, Ji, Solo promises to help get them together by embarking on a risky journey to the North alongside Ye-jun without proper documentation. Concerned about the two being caught, Inca & company embark on a mission to reunite Ye-Jun and his sister by bringing Bo-mi (Ji’s favourite cat) back to the South. But will these animals be able to pass the strict, tall and imposing looking soldiers acting as guards from the South to the North?
Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi is the Number Eight in the Diary of Snoopy Cat, The Inca cat detective series. Kristi did well in describing each character at the beginning of the novel, making it easier for readers who haven’t read the previous series to comprehend. The whole story took place in 8 days and was told from Inca’s perspective, describing his interaction with fellows animals, the understanding that existed between these animals, their owners, and details about places visited while in Korea. An example of this was his description of DMZ. I was able to have a broad knowledge about DMZ, and how it came into existence. I admire the fact that human personalities of pride, good description techniques, team spirit, ability to brag, and have feelings for people were attributed to these cats. The regular use of metaphor in the storyline and some French words also endowed the prolificacy of the book.
The leadership skills Inca portrayed, like his ability to encourage his team even when they felt discouraged, and his positive mindset about unknown events spiced up the book. One thing that moved me was Baram’s (Ye-Jun's Dog) humanity. How she was able to reflect on the outcome of the war between North and South Korea, and how it divided a nation that has the same language.
Overall, I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was a great read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The book was edited professionally and it teaches great leadership qualities to children and encourages them to think positively and critically evaluate. I would recommend this book to 8-15-year-olds, and all animal lovers.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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Inca & company leaves for South Korea with their human Mom, “Missy” alongside Solo, their neighbour. Missy has recently been invited by the Famous French cookery school, “Le Cordon Bleu” to present her special cheese and as one of the judges of the French cooking competition between South and North Korea chefs. The crew meets Ye-Jun, a nice young Korean tour guide who offers them accommodation in his home.
Moved that Ye-jun was separated from his favourite sister, Ji, Solo promises to help get them together by embarking on a risky journey to the North alongside Ye-jun without proper documentation. Concerned about the two being caught, Inca & company embark on a mission to reunite Ye-Jun and his sister by bringing Bo-mi (Ji’s favourite cat) back to the South. But will these animals be able to pass the strict, tall and imposing looking soldiers acting as guards from the South to the North?
Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi is the Number Eight in the Diary of Snoopy Cat, The Inca cat detective series. Kristi did well in describing each character at the beginning of the novel, making it easier for readers who haven’t read the previous series to comprehend. The whole story took place in 8 days and was told from Inca’s perspective, describing his interaction with fellows animals, the understanding that existed between these animals, their owners, and details about places visited while in Korea. An example of this was his description of DMZ. I was able to have a broad knowledge about DMZ, and how it came into existence. I admire the fact that human personalities of pride, good description techniques, team spirit, ability to brag, and have feelings for people were attributed to these cats. The regular use of metaphor in the storyline and some French words also endowed the prolificacy of the book.
The leadership skills Inca portrayed, like his ability to encourage his team even when they felt discouraged, and his positive mindset about unknown events spiced up the book. One thing that moved me was Baram’s (Ye-Jun's Dog) humanity. How she was able to reflect on the outcome of the war between North and South Korea, and how it divided a nation that has the same language.
Overall, I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it was a great read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The book was edited professionally and it teaches great leadership qualities to children and encourages them to think positively and critically evaluate. I would recommend this book to 8-15-year-olds, and all animal lovers.
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Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula
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