Toto the Ninja Cat
Toto appears to be an ordinary house cat, but he’s actually a highly skilled ninja—lazily lounging on the windowsill by day and leaping between rooftops in London at night to protect the city. Created by British broadcaster Dermot O’Leary and illustrated by Nick East, the series blends anthropomorphic animals with humorous adventure and light suspense, making it perfect for lower elementary school readers, especially children who love animals and action-packed plots.
Basic Information
- Book title: Toto the Ninja Cat series
- Author: Dermot O’Leary
- Illustration：Nick East
- Publication date: 2017 to present
- Recommended age: 7–11 years old (upper elementary school grades)
- Genre: Animal adventure × humor × mystery
- Setting: An animal world set in London, where animals have their own society and rules.
Main characters
- Toto is quick-witted, resourceful, and has a strong sense of justice.
- Silver Toto’s brother
- Animal friends with diverse personalities
- Villainous characters: various animals or humans
Why recommend the Toto the Ninja Cat series?
Anthropomorphic animals + adventure and mystery: Action-adventure from a cat’s perspective, highly immersive.
Lighthearted humor: Silver’s witty banter balances the tension of the action.
Cultural background: Set in London, featuring numerous landmarks and British cultural elements.
Reading transition: Numerous illustrations and short chapters make it suitable for transitioning from chapter books for younger children to longer, more substantial books.
An ordinary cat by day, a ninja master by night.
