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Ninja Spy Cats
Inca the Siberian kitty and her furry detective team are entangled with international spies and the shadowy Ninja Spy Cat in this amusing animal mystery. The main character, Inca, exemplifies the intelligence and cunning of our feline friends and is a sure-footed, strong-willed leader. Readers will admire her grace and wit as they follow her in these surprising tales of redemption.
The Inca Book Series is based on the escapades of Inca, who considers herself a great sleuth, and her detective agency, made up of three cats, two dogs, and a daring hamster. Ninja Spy Cats is the 4th book in the series and follows The Cats Who Crossed Over from Paris, Christmas Cats and Cats in Provence.
The wonderful and colorful book illustrations will make you turn the pages in glee!
R.F. Kristi, author of the Inca Book Series, is a former professional of the United Nations Children’s Fund. She holds a doctorate in economic development and has travelled and lived in various countries around the world. Always an animal lover, she recognized the natural kindred between children and animals and wanted to bring more attention to this through her book series.
These stories are written to show children that animals have personalities, feelings, and activities, just like people do, and they are to be treated kindly, loved, and appreciated. The Inca Book Series is for younger readers up to age 10 or 12 and also animal lovers. Kristi currently resides in France. It is anticipated that the proceeds of the Inca Book Series will be donated to animal rescue efforts in developing countries
The Inca Book Series is based on the escapades of Inca, who considers herself a great sleuth, and her detective agency, made up of three cats, two dogs, and a daring hamster. Ninja Spy Cats is the 4th book in the series and follows The Cats Who Crossed Over from Paris, Christmas Cats and Cats in Provence.
The wonderful and colorful book illustrations will make you turn the pages in glee!
R.F. Kristi, author of the Inca Book Series, is a former professional of the United Nations Children’s Fund. She holds a doctorate in economic development and has travelled and lived in various countries around the world. Always an animal lover, she recognized the natural kindred between children and animals and wanted to bring more attention to this through her book series.
These stories are written to show children that animals have personalities, feelings, and activities, just like people do, and they are to be treated kindly, loved, and appreciated. The Inca Book Series is for younger readers up to age 10 or 12 and also animal lovers. Kristi currently resides in France. It is anticipated that the proceeds of the Inca Book Series will be donated to animal rescue efforts in developing countries
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70 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2017
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R.F. Kristi
24 books42 followersR.F. Kristi, the author of the Inca book series is a former professional of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. She holds a doctorate in economic development and has travelled and lived in various countries of the globe. With a deep commitment to animal rescue efforts, Kristi has a keen interest and love for animals. She created the Inca Cat book series for younger readers up to age 8 or 12 and also animal lovers. Kristi currently resides in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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November 2, 2017
Ninja Spy Cats by R.F. Kristi is a book I won from a Goodreads Giveaway!!! Yeah me! It is such a cute book for kids about 8 or 9 to about 12 yrs old. A nice shiny cover with colorful pictures front and back. There are pictures just about every other page inside. Lots of cute characters as they take off on their mission. This is the fourth book in the series but don't worry, you can read these delightful books out of order, at least it didn't seem to bother me. What is super special about these books besides the cute ninjas? On the back of the book states that it is anticipated that the proceeds of the Inca Book series will be donated to animal rescue efforts in developing countries! Hot dog!!! or Cat!! Not only is this a cool book with a great story, ninja cats, and great pictures, the profits go to rescues! This is my kind of author!!
August 4, 2018
The Adventure Continues!
A touching story with lots of adventures, a great sense of humor and illustrations.
A touching story with lots of adventures, a great sense of humor and illustrations.
February 20, 2018
This entertaining escapade for young readers shows the life of some cats and dogs in London. They live in a very nice area, Kensington, next to all the embassies. Some of the pets have moved here from France where their owners' family keep a cheese shop, while others are local residents.
During the tale the pets meet friends (including a hamster) and find out about some document switching at the French embassy. Will a spy get away with this crime? Or can Inca and Fromage the chatty cats manage to foil them?
The drawn illustrations are fun and colourful, showing us what a ninja cat might look like. I thought it odd that cats would wear long scarves and berets. Maybe they do in France.
The language is often in passive voice, making the tale a bit slow, as does the fact that there is more discussion than action. American spelling is often used - rumor and grill - while the text is laid out blog style with a line between each paragraph and no indentations. Grammar isn't always right - "actions caused both Cara and I to leap onto the table" when you would not say "caused I to leap" and I did get the general impression that the work has been translated, or written by someone whose English is their second language.
None of this should deter anyone from reading the book, as I favour anything that gets kids reading, but because less reading is done now than in previous generations, I tend to think presentation matters. I would also like to see the pets play with some children as this would be easier for kids to relate to than working adults.
An e-ARC was sent to me by the publisher. This is an unbiased review. I would read more by this author.
During the tale the pets meet friends (including a hamster) and find out about some document switching at the French embassy. Will a spy get away with this crime? Or can Inca and Fromage the chatty cats manage to foil them?
The drawn illustrations are fun and colourful, showing us what a ninja cat might look like. I thought it odd that cats would wear long scarves and berets. Maybe they do in France.
The language is often in passive voice, making the tale a bit slow, as does the fact that there is more discussion than action. American spelling is often used - rumor and grill - while the text is laid out blog style with a line between each paragraph and no indentations. Grammar isn't always right - "actions caused both Cara and I to leap onto the table" when you would not say "caused I to leap" and I did get the general impression that the work has been translated, or written by someone whose English is their second language.
None of this should deter anyone from reading the book, as I favour anything that gets kids reading, but because less reading is done now than in previous generations, I tend to think presentation matters. I would also like to see the pets play with some children as this would be easier for kids to relate to than working adults.
An e-ARC was sent to me by the publisher. This is an unbiased review. I would read more by this author.
August 9, 2017
International Intrigue for Young Readers
A gang of spy cats with a dog and a hamster as sidekicks take the young reader on a journey to uncover the trail of an international spy ring. Stolen documents and hidden identities complicate the mystery as the cats work to protect their human counterparts. Narrated by the leader of the ninja cats, the language is sophisticated and the plot is fast-paced, keeping the reader engaged throughout.
Ninja Spy Cats is the fourth book in the series and having not read the other three, I was initially confused about the identities of the characters. and found it difficult to separate the cats from the humans. However, this became clearer as the story progressed. I expected more artwork, and was somewhat disappointed with the placement and quality of what existed.
The story had an appealing, yet cartoonish quality similar to Teenage Ninja Turtles. I would recommend it to younger readers in the 7-10 age bracket.
A gang of spy cats with a dog and a hamster as sidekicks take the young reader on a journey to uncover the trail of an international spy ring. Stolen documents and hidden identities complicate the mystery as the cats work to protect their human counterparts. Narrated by the leader of the ninja cats, the language is sophisticated and the plot is fast-paced, keeping the reader engaged throughout.
Ninja Spy Cats is the fourth book in the series and having not read the other three, I was initially confused about the identities of the characters. and found it difficult to separate the cats from the humans. However, this became clearer as the story progressed. I expected more artwork, and was somewhat disappointed with the placement and quality of what existed.
The story had an appealing, yet cartoonish quality similar to Teenage Ninja Turtles. I would recommend it to younger readers in the 7-10 age bracket.
June 12, 2017
Really Cool Book
Review is by my 9yo son:
I like this book very much. I had a lot of fun reading it with my mom.
It is about, Inca, a kitty and her furry detective friends. They work with Solo, a real life detective, helping him with cases. The current case has them dealing with international spies.
My favorite character is, Fromage, the cat that thinks he is a Ninja.
Review is by my 9yo son:
I like this book very much. I had a lot of fun reading it with my mom.
It is about, Inca, a kitty and her furry detective friends. They work with Solo, a real life detective, helping him with cases. The current case has them dealing with international spies.
My favorite character is, Fromage, the cat that thinks he is a Ninja.
May 12, 2019
'Family is precious!’
Author R.F. Kristi earned her PhD in economic development and is a former professional of the United Nations Children’s Fund. Currently living in France, Kristi is not only an animal lover but also is devoted to animal rescue programs. Her Inca Book Series, of which this is volume 5, is an Award-Winner in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards & Reader’s Favorite Awards. The Inca Cat book series is for younger readers up to age 8 or 12 and also animal lovers. Her goal - that the proceeds of the Inca Book Series will be donated to animal rescue efforts in developing countries – especially the Cat Protection Trust of Sri Lanka.
The book reads with gentle ease in a format that makes reading for younger readers not only feasible but also enjoyable. The terrific illustrations are by the group Videos Explainer. In introducing her characters - Inca (our Siberian cat leader, detective and diarist!), Cara, Fromage, Monk, Charlotte are each described as to type and personality of cat, Terrance is a detective doggy owned by Solo a world famous detective, and Polo – an excitable Pekinese pup who thinks he is a very large dog! Or as Kristi states, ‘I am Inca, a super-duper cat detective. Inca and Company is the detective agency That I head, and the team has already been involved in some serious detective mysteries. Our fame spread through London, the rest of England, and has even reached France.’
Kristi provides a superb synopsis of the book – ‘Inca the Siberian kitty and her furry detective team are entangled with international spies and the shadowy Ninja Spy Cat in this amusing animal mystery. The main character, Inca, exemplifies the intelligence and cunning of our feline friends and is a sure-footed, strong-willed leader. Readers will admire her grace and wit as they follow her in these surprising tales of redemption. The Inca Book Series is based on the escapades of Inca, who considers herself a great sleuth, and her detective agency, made up of three cats, two dogs, and a daring hamster. Ninja Spy Cats is the 4th book in the series and follows The Cats Who Crossed Over from Paris, Christmas Cats and Cats in Provence.’
Pure pleasure to read – both as an adult with a keen eye for parody and fancy – and for young readers to read for themselves, or to be treated to a terrific bedtime story. Kristi offers a lot of facts and traditions about embassies that make this book a fine teaching guide also! Highly Recommended.
Author R.F. Kristi earned her PhD in economic development and is a former professional of the United Nations Children’s Fund. Currently living in France, Kristi is not only an animal lover but also is devoted to animal rescue programs. Her Inca Book Series, of which this is volume 5, is an Award-Winner in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards & Reader’s Favorite Awards. The Inca Cat book series is for younger readers up to age 8 or 12 and also animal lovers. Her goal - that the proceeds of the Inca Book Series will be donated to animal rescue efforts in developing countries – especially the Cat Protection Trust of Sri Lanka.
The book reads with gentle ease in a format that makes reading for younger readers not only feasible but also enjoyable. The terrific illustrations are by the group Videos Explainer. In introducing her characters - Inca (our Siberian cat leader, detective and diarist!), Cara, Fromage, Monk, Charlotte are each described as to type and personality of cat, Terrance is a detective doggy owned by Solo a world famous detective, and Polo – an excitable Pekinese pup who thinks he is a very large dog! Or as Kristi states, ‘I am Inca, a super-duper cat detective. Inca and Company is the detective agency That I head, and the team has already been involved in some serious detective mysteries. Our fame spread through London, the rest of England, and has even reached France.’
Kristi provides a superb synopsis of the book – ‘Inca the Siberian kitty and her furry detective team are entangled with international spies and the shadowy Ninja Spy Cat in this amusing animal mystery. The main character, Inca, exemplifies the intelligence and cunning of our feline friends and is a sure-footed, strong-willed leader. Readers will admire her grace and wit as they follow her in these surprising tales of redemption. The Inca Book Series is based on the escapades of Inca, who considers herself a great sleuth, and her detective agency, made up of three cats, two dogs, and a daring hamster. Ninja Spy Cats is the 4th book in the series and follows The Cats Who Crossed Over from Paris, Christmas Cats and Cats in Provence.’
Pure pleasure to read – both as an adult with a keen eye for parody and fancy – and for young readers to read for themselves, or to be treated to a terrific bedtime story. Kristi offers a lot of facts and traditions about embassies that make this book a fine teaching guide also! Highly Recommended.
July 26, 2017
A WISHING SHELF REVIEW
26th July, 2017
TITLE: Ninja Spy Cats
AUTHOR: R.F. Kristi
Star Rating: ****
‘Detective cats! WHAT FUN!!! A cracking, fun-filled adventure. Highly recommended!’ A Wishing Shelf Review
REVIEW
I do enjoy a good adventure and this is what this is. R. F. Kristi, the author, has plotted a fun and, often, very exciting children’s novel. But not only that, he’s given the reader an array of interesting characters (most of them rather furry with whiskers) to follow, and framed everything in an accessible style of writing.
Now, this book is the fourth in the set but don’t worry. I have not read the first three but it did not hamper my understanding of who was who and what was happening.
The story is all about a gang of cats – detective cats! – who get mixed up in a mystery/adventure involving missing documents, spying and a hefty dollop of ninjas! The story is pretty non-stop and, for the most part, is well-plotted with plenty of twists and turns to keep any young adventure-addict happy.
I was particularly impressed by the style of writing. Many authors tend to describe setting and characters in hefty lumps of text. This might work for adult novels but it can kill a children’s book. Thankfully, this author is wise to this, cleverly mixing up speech, exciting deeds and the describing of character and setting. Subsequently, the writing felt light and not at all like wading through cauliflower-cheese. And, where there is description, it is imaginatively written.
I was also glad to see there was plenty of comedy in the story, an important aspect of any book for 7 - 10 year olds. Fromage, the cheese expert in the family, was particularly amusing.
The only aspects of the book I did not like were the layout and the illustrations. Whoever designed the inners of the book seemed to lack the skills to really integrate the illustrations in with the text. And the illustrations, although colourful and age-appropriate, seemed very computer generated and lacked the depth a really competent artist could bring to the story.
So, would I recommend this story. Yes, absolutely. Any child, approx. 7 - 10 would love this thrilling story of detective cats battling to save the world. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it would make the perfect gift for any reluctant reader (particularly a boy).
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.uk
26th July, 2017
TITLE: Ninja Spy Cats
AUTHOR: R.F. Kristi
Star Rating: ****
‘Detective cats! WHAT FUN!!! A cracking, fun-filled adventure. Highly recommended!’ A Wishing Shelf Review
REVIEW
I do enjoy a good adventure and this is what this is. R. F. Kristi, the author, has plotted a fun and, often, very exciting children’s novel. But not only that, he’s given the reader an array of interesting characters (most of them rather furry with whiskers) to follow, and framed everything in an accessible style of writing.
Now, this book is the fourth in the set but don’t worry. I have not read the first three but it did not hamper my understanding of who was who and what was happening.
The story is all about a gang of cats – detective cats! – who get mixed up in a mystery/adventure involving missing documents, spying and a hefty dollop of ninjas! The story is pretty non-stop and, for the most part, is well-plotted with plenty of twists and turns to keep any young adventure-addict happy.
I was particularly impressed by the style of writing. Many authors tend to describe setting and characters in hefty lumps of text. This might work for adult novels but it can kill a children’s book. Thankfully, this author is wise to this, cleverly mixing up speech, exciting deeds and the describing of character and setting. Subsequently, the writing felt light and not at all like wading through cauliflower-cheese. And, where there is description, it is imaginatively written.
I was also glad to see there was plenty of comedy in the story, an important aspect of any book for 7 - 10 year olds. Fromage, the cheese expert in the family, was particularly amusing.
The only aspects of the book I did not like were the layout and the illustrations. Whoever designed the inners of the book seemed to lack the skills to really integrate the illustrations in with the text. And the illustrations, although colourful and age-appropriate, seemed very computer generated and lacked the depth a really competent artist could bring to the story.
So, would I recommend this story. Yes, absolutely. Any child, approx. 7 - 10 would love this thrilling story of detective cats battling to save the world. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it would make the perfect gift for any reluctant reader (particularly a boy).
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.uk
November 8, 2018
first 3 are NOT kindle unlimited, the others are, I actually have 2 of them from freebie days but not of the 3 that are not ku
Inca the Siberian kitty and her furry detective team are entangled with international spies and the shadowy Ninja Spy Cat in this amusing animal mystery. The main character, Inca, exemplifies the intelligence and cunning of our feline friends and is a sure-footed, strong-willed leader. Readers will admire her grace and wit as they follow her in these surprising tales of redemption.
The Inca Book Series is based on the escapades of Inca, who considers herself a great sleuth, and her detective agency, made up of three cats, two dogs, and a daring hamster. Ninja Spy Cats is the 4th book in the series and follows The Cats Who Crossed Over from Paris, Christmas Cats and Cats in Provence.
Inca Cat Detective Series
The Cats Who Crossed Over from Paris 1
Christmas Cats 2
Cats in Provence 3
Ninja Spy Cats 4
Diary of a Snoopy Cat 5
Vampires at Easter: Diary of a Snoopy Cat 6
Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat 7
Inca the Siberian kitty and her furry detective team are entangled with international spies and the shadowy Ninja Spy Cat in this amusing animal mystery. The main character, Inca, exemplifies the intelligence and cunning of our feline friends and is a sure-footed, strong-willed leader. Readers will admire her grace and wit as they follow her in these surprising tales of redemption.
The Inca Book Series is based on the escapades of Inca, who considers herself a great sleuth, and her detective agency, made up of three cats, two dogs, and a daring hamster. Ninja Spy Cats is the 4th book in the series and follows The Cats Who Crossed Over from Paris, Christmas Cats and Cats in Provence.
Inca Cat Detective Series
The Cats Who Crossed Over from Paris 1
Christmas Cats 2
Cats in Provence 3
Ninja Spy Cats 4
Diary of a Snoopy Cat 5
Vampires at Easter: Diary of a Snoopy Cat 6
Serendipity Mystery: Diary of a Snoopy Cat 7
November 29, 2017
The author has good word choice for the age range of the reader. However, there were a number of spelling and grammatical errors in my kindle version. The story is well developed. The illustrations were distracting in that they look as if they are terribly layered electronically. The backgrounds look to have been made separate from the cats, which were just placed on top like a paper doll. Otherwise, it is a well-rounded story and good for kids.
November 13, 2017
Cute children's book about a cat detective agency, filled will great illustrations. I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
September 12, 2018
‘Our humanoid, she thinks she owns us.’ – That just hit the nail on the head. Summons up cats so perfectly.
(Disclaimer: I received a free copy from the Author. Does not affect my review)
(Disclaimer: I received a free copy from the Author. Does not affect my review)
June 5, 2021
Loved it
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