Hachette Books ISBN: 9781444952049 £9.99
Toto the Ninja Cat is the fourth title published by TV presenter turned author. Inspired by his real life cats, one of whom is named Toto, this lively and entertaining riotous romp will keep many young readers turning the pages. Nicely illustrated throughout by Nick East, with some double full spreads, and plenty of phrases in bold to help emerging readers, this accessible story follows Toto the Ninja cat as she embarks on a perilous assignment.
Set in a parallel world, where humans have animal counterparts, the book has fairly busy plotline involving the legend of Dick Whittington, evil rat kings, double crosses and a good dose of animal teamwork which ultimately solves the mystery. Toto the cat is blind but has lightening ninja reactions so nothing holds her back from racing around the capital and being the fastest cat on the roof! O’Leary has written another superbly paced enjoyable book and one that will, no doubt, become a firm favourite.
Hilary Payne