Toto the Ninja Cat and the Legend of the Wildcat: Book 5

By Author / Illustrator

Dermot O'Leary, Nick East

Genre

Adventure

Age range(s)

Publisher

Hachette Children's Group

ISBN

9781444961683

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

17-03-2022

Synopsis

Toto is no ordinary cat, and she can't wait for you to join her on her FIFTH ninja adventure! From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters.

Toto's brothers, Silver and Socks, and their best friend Catface have just been made Deputy Ninja Cats! But while celebrating, they accidentally break a boat belonging to a very important cat and find themselves heading north to a bootcamp for naughty animals. Deep in the Scottish Highlands, they must climb mountains, paddle leaky canoes and prove that they can work as a team. But something isn't quite right at the bootcamp, and Toto's ninja senses are on high alert...

There is a local legend of a super-strong wildcat, destined to raise an army and take over all of Scotland. Toto knows she must find out more, but danger is lurking at every turn. Can she find the mysterious wildcat, 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. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids!

Toto's other adventures include: The Great Snake Escape, The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Superstar Catastrophe and The Mystery Jewel Thief

Reviews

Toto the Ninja Cat and the Legend of the Wildcat is book 5 in the series of stories about Toto, a blind cat. I have found these books excellent for reluctant readers. The illustrations are as amazing as ever - well done as always Nick East!

With Toto's brothers - Silver and Socks - and friend Catface, given the title of Deputy Ninja Cats - even though there are not actual ninjas, they are full of self-belief and as energetic as ever. This leads to them wreaking the yacht of animal Home Secretary, Sir Wigbert Fluffypaws the Third. Their penance for this is to be sent to Glenview Correction Camp - a place where 'naughty' animals are sent.

Toto goes too but undercover as Tiddles Braithwaite, sent for attempting to eat the pet budgie (everyone hates a budgie killer!); her mission is to uncover why rumours are spreading of The Legend of Fells and Grampia and the Wildcats of Scotland.

The book is full of the usual escapades about Toto and her pals. If you loved the other four books then you are sure to love this one.

174 Pages / Reviewed by Donna Ritchie, teacher