Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape: Book 1
Dermot O'Leary, Nick East
Subjects
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
From bestselling children's author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - a snake has escaped London Zoo and it's up to her to find it! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Toto the cat and her brother Silver live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in London. 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. By day, Toto and Silver seem to be ordinary cats, but by night, they love to have adventures! 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. Can they find the giant snake, before it's too late? Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! Dermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver's nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).' Have you seen Toto's other adventures? The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Superstar Catastrophe, The Mystery Jewel Thief and The Legend of the Wildcat are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers. For more animal adventures, discover Wings of Glory. Can one tiny bird help to win a world war? A funny action-adventure story with a feathery twist, from the bestselling children's author of Toto the Ninja Cat, Dermot O'Leary, with glorious illustrations throughout by Claire Powell.
Reviews
Silver seemed funny to me. And Cat Face was weird. I would recommend this book.
Mademoiselle Ursula Jellybaby 04.09.2024
Toto was my favourite character - I loved her ninja moves. I also liked Belinda, the girl snake.
Master Chilli Archer 03.09.2024
I think this book is really good because Toto the ninja cat was very smart. He could smell when danger was near.
Major Pongo O’Doughnut 03.09.2024
Amazing story. Really love the adventure
Mademoiselle Gloriana Windchime 02.09.2024
GREAT I loved it , it is the best book I have ever read
Viscountess Mistral Nuggets 29.08.2024
It was very interesting when you found out the truth about Brian the king cobra . I also understood it a bit more now I do martial arts (mixed)!
Captain Sketch Pinkerton 27.08.2024
I liked how they made friends with the snake.
Coach Pluto Waterfall 26.08.2024
This is fiction. I got good fun reading all series of this book. It's fun and interesting.
Doctor Daffodil Flattery 24.08.2024
My favourite character is Silver. I like him because he has a very fancy name and he eats anything!
Professor Pinky Eggybread 18.08.2024
She is a really good Ninja!
Esquire Zeus Volcano 18.08.2024
I loved the characters and the story was exciting
Earl Pudsey Frankfurter 12.08.2024
GREAT, GREAT ,GREAT. I would SO suggest this.
Doctor Petunia Piano-key 03.08.2024
I thought it was very surprising that Toto the ninja cat defeated the King Cobra snake called Brian and 2 tigers 1 called Jae Jae and 1 called Merati. My favourite character was Toto
Esquire Carnaby Ketchup 03.08.2024
I find it interesting because toto is helping a snake save his true love
Master Gonzo Colly-Wobbles 03.08.2024
I liked it when Brian and Brenda the snakes made a heart shape on the window ledge.
Superintendent Flash Sherbet 02.08.2024
I would give this 10 stars if I could!
Viscount Cornetto Chocolate-mousse 26.07.2024
I wasn't much of a reader but then I found the toto books and I have finished reading the first book and it was BRILLIANT it's got loads of humour and it's very sweet I highly recommend reading these books
Officer Fenella Teacup 23.07.2024
One of my favourites. It interests me and I always want to know what happens next. Would definitely recommend. I love it!
Captain Kipper Waxwork 12.07.2024
I like the book because I think Brian is a bit funny (he is a king cobra).
Doctor Geronimo Jellybaby 01.07.2024
The was a very good book, I only did not like the bit where the tiger got scratched on the nose.
Empress Wanda Rubber-duck 29.06.2024