Review of Cat Detectives in the Korean Peninsula

[Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu]

[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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A renowned chef from France is invited to Korea to be a judge in a cooking competition between the North and the South. She brings along her cats Inca, Fromage and Cara. Inca is a self-proclaimed cat detective and the head of Inca and Company, a detective agency consisting of her and a few friends. While in Korea, the family meets Ye-Jun, their tour guide. Ye-Jun reveals that his sister went to visit North Korea and never came back. Luckily, she is one of the contestants in the competition that Missy is in Korea to judge. The detectives team up with Ye-Jun’s dog, Baram, to bring his sister back before the competition ends.

Cat detectives in the Korean Peninsula by R.F. Kristi is a fascinating children’s book. It is book eight in the Inca Cat Detective series and follows the adventures of Inca and the members of her detective team as they set out on a rescue mission. Inca keeps a diary where she records all the events of the adventures the gang partakes on. The story maintains a good level of intensity without any violence and still manages to be humorous and heart-warming at the same time. Despite being part of a series, this book can be read as a standalone.

I really enjoyed how loveable the characters are. They all have distinct characters that children will relate to well. My favourite characters were Inca and Fromage. I found it hilarious how Fromage claimed ownership of the cheese Missy made. Inca showed her problem-solving capabilities when she thought of a better rescue plan than the humans had. The reader is presented with a wide array of well-developed characters to follow.

I also thought the story was as realistically as possible, considering that it is narrated from the point of view of a cat. For example, the animals were afraid of being caught while sneaking across the border. This book is written in the form of a diary, which means other events that do not contribute to the main storyline are included. However, this did not affect the overall flow of the story but helped emphasise the realism.

I honestly cannot find an element of this book that I did not like. The illustrations, though far apart, were well drawn. The language used was simple and so was the plot. Even though I did run into a few errors, they did not affect the readability. Even the font type is a playful doodle type, a trait that will be appreciated by the target group. As a result, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I would recommend this book to children above the age of eight. The book is long for those younger than that. Those younger than eight can still enjoy the adventures of the cat detective being read to them instead.

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[Mbali Qalinge]

I also loved the distinct characters in the book. Fromage was funny with his cheese obsession, and I liked Inca's elegance; even the brave dog Terrance made me smile as he crushed on Baram. The realisticness of the book sure makes it enjoyable too. Kudos to you for this review, you highlighted all the great aspects of the book.

[Jacqui Halimana]

For series meant for kids, I agree with you on the importance of character development. It is a bit disappointing that those characters were not as well illustrated. It would have helped if the target group of readers can visually follow their respective favourite characters. Great review.

[Wendy Kay]

Though this sounds like a great book for young readers, I am concerned with the lack of illustrations. I think the need for visual stimulation should be prioritised in books meant for children. Thank you for such a detailed review.

[Margi zuu202]

Can one cat detective bring peace and harmony to a family divided within the Korean peninsula Inca the Siberian kitty and her globetrotting furry family are off to South Korea nice review Goodreads

[Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu]

Can one cat detective bring peace and harmony to a family divided within the Korean peninsula Inca the Siberian kitty and her globetrotting furry family are off to South Korea nice review Goodreads

Thanks I also thought it was amazing seeing a cat solving human problems.

[Ohna Martin]

This is s real exciting book. I have read and reviewed it myself. It is nice for the targeted audience. I would read it to my daughter.

[Ilze Herholdt]

I enjoyed this adorable children's story. I also found it to be very educational for children and think it is good for them to learn about America and its culture from an early age. Thanks for your review.

[Avishi]

This book's illustrations were adorable. It is both amusing and educational for children. The story was also simple for children and provided many moral lessons such as friendship, bravery, and general knowledge.

[Phooko Tebogo PC]

Considering that you have given the book a completely rating, I am convinced that it is indeed interesting. I enjoyed reading your wonderful review, thank you

[JojoKaPhila]

It is fascinating that the author did so much research despite this being a children's book. I am sure it made the story that much more interesting. Thank you for the great review.