Autorentext

Dermot O'Leary is the bestselling author of the Toto the Ninja Cat series, which has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and been translated into sixteen languages.

His career in television, radio and entertainment has established him as a
household name. He's presented shows for BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and his Radio 2 show airs on Saturday mornings.

He is passionate about history but when he's not got his head in a history book, he enjoys time with his son and an afternoon at the Arsenal, or a nice wild swim.

You can find Dermot on Twitter and Instagram: @radioleary

Nick East is the illustrator of the bestselling TOTO THE NINJA CAT series, written by Dermot O'Leary. He is also the illustrator of Michelle Robinson's popular GOODNIGHT . . . series. He worked for many years as a museum designer but has always been a storyteller whether, as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters or, as a designer, displaying a collection of ancient artefacts. Nick is based in York.

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From bestselling children's author and broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed adventure.

Toto and her brothers, Silver and Socks, LOVE football and they support a team called Ratborough FC. But on the eve of their biggest match of the season, Ratborough's star striker is kidnapped!

Toto and her gang must use all their ninja skills in a race across London, following clues and defeating baddies in order to rescue the striker in time to save the game! But why was he kidnapped? The answer might just be the key to unlocking an even bigger mystery...

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 themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids!

Toto the Ninja Cat has recently been adapted into a purrfect stage play - find it in a theatre near you!

Have you seen Toto's other adventures? The Great Snake Escape*,* The Superstar Catastrophe, **The Mystery Jewel Thief, The Legend of the Wildcat **and **The Pirate Treasure Hunt **are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers. (The books can be read by themselves or as part of the series - so pick up the title that sounds the most fun to you!)

Dermot O'Leary has also written Wings of Glory and **Spy Fox **- funny action-adventure stories set during the Second World War.