Whilst the plot went along at a brisk pace it never really rang true - odd to say about a story of talking cats, but other animal stories manage it better. How had it happened that Toto became a Ninja and who had trained her? The latter, particularly, left lots of unanswered questions. (If not original- Mog was Judith Kerr's real cat) The story did not entirely hang together properly no explanation was ever given for the fact the cats were Italian (I know this is because O'Leary adopted cats from Italy), nor was there any elaboration of Toto's Ninja training. Certainly, the concept of a real cat being turned into a quirky character is an engaging one. My ten-year-old (co-reviewer) enjoyed it, saying it was funny and a bit different. I liked the idea behind this story based on a real cat owned by O'Leary, but I was not completely grabbed by this book. This book is aimed at seven-year olds and is a fairly easy read for a confident reader. This is a slightly wacky story penned by the presenter Dermot O'Leary, his first foray into children's literature. With Silver and other assorted animals, she takes on a dangerous mission to prevent an escaped snake from eating half the animals in London. She is no ordinary cat however, as she is a trained Ninja cat. Toto is a nearly blind cat, who lives with her brother Silver in London. Have you seen Toto's other adventures? The Incredible Cheese Heist and The Superstar Catastrophe are out now, and make perfect Christmas gifts for young readers. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).' ![]() So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver's nocturnal adventures around London. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids!ĭermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout. Can they find the giant snake, before it's too late? One evening, news reaches Toto that a king cobra has escaped from London Zoo! Together with help from a very posh cat and two hungry tigers, Toto and Silver must investigate. ![]() By day, Toto and Silver seem to be ordinary cats, but by night, they love to have adventures! Toto is almost totally blind, and learned to trust her senses from a ninja cat-master who taught her back in Italy where they were born. Toto the cat and her brother Silver live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in London. Metro City's favorites and newcomers share the spotlight in tales that include a nearly cat-astrophic case of stolen identity, the not-so-villainous adventures of Master Hamster, and Adonis's first mission as one of the good guys.Meet Toto: she's no ordinary cat, and she can't wait to have an adventure with you! From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters, purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. It’s baby’s first superhero adventure when they decide to bring their newest family member along as they uncover the identity-and nefarious motives-of Metro City’s latest foe. When Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja and Master Hamster face their biggest challenge yet: babysitting! And while they’re pretty sure they can keep an egg out of trouble, they know they’re in over their heads when that egg hatches into a high-energy ball of feathers and cuteness. But when trouble arises, he dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja-Metro City's secret protector! Follow Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and a colorful cast of friends and foes in volumes 1-3 of the Kirkus-starred series:įollow our feline hero’s early exploits as he tries to keep his secret identity under wraps while thwarting the evil plans of slimy crooks, rampaging robots, and a certain rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof! Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. ![]() Dive whiskers-first into the hit graphic novel series about a new breed of superhero! In this action-packed box set, join Cat Ninja and his friends as he faces a variety of challenges, from scheming villains to babysitting and boredom.
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