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Cat Ninja

By Matthew Cody
Series: Cat Ninja
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Cat Ninja by Matthew Cody is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of a lovable feline who secretly doubles as a superhero in the bustling city. By day, he seems like an ordinary house cat, but when trouble strikes, he uses his ninja skills to protect his friends and city from various threats. With action, humour, and vibrant illustrations, this book captures young readers' imaginations.
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If you're intrigued by adventurous tales featuring a feline protagonist, you'll likely enjoy this playful story that combines humour, action, and heartwarming moments. With its charming illustrations and fun storyline, it might be perfect for young readers who love animal heroes and thrilling escapades.

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Beware, villains! Cat Ninja may appear to be nothing more than a silly internet meme. But he is evil's greatest enemy, and the silent master of Kat Fu and carpet scratching! From Epic! Originals, Cat Ninja is a hilarious graphic novel series about a lovable cat with a heroic alter-ego.

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Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, Claude dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja – Metro City's secret protector!

In Book 1 of the series, follow our feline hero’s early exploits as he tries to keep his secret identity under wraps while thwarting the evil plans of slimy thugs, rampaging robots, and a certain rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof!

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  • Cat Ninja
    Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, Claude dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja – Metro City's secret protector! In Book 1 of the series, follow our feline hero’s early exploits as he tries to...
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  • Cat Ninja: Cat's Claw
    Cat Ninja is back in an adventure-packed volume featuring new friends, old foes, and the Cat Lady who started it all! When a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colours and practising their Kat Fu, their leader sets out to settle an old score. Plus, a nocturnal ninja flaps into town, Octopunch puts up...
    By Kurtis Scaletta and Chris Schweizer and Dan Nordskog and Jadzia Axelrod and Matthew Cody
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  • Cat Ninja: Time Heist
    When Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja and Master Hamster face their biggest challenge yet: babysitting! And while they’re pretty sure they can keep an egg out of trouble, they know they’re in over their heads when that egg hatches into a high-energy ball of feathers and cuteness. It’s baby’s first superhero adventure when they decide...
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  • Cat Ninja: Welcome to the 'Burbs
    Everyone’s favourite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face... the suburbs! When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the kids are less than excited about new neighbours, backyard barbecues, and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they’re...
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  • Cat Ninja: Wanted
    In Book 3 of the hugely popular Cat Ninja series, small-time crooks, sidekicks, and the wannabe supervillains who made our heroes who they are all get a chance to tell their stories—and their stories are hilarious! Cat Ninja: Wanted features Metro City's favourites and newcomers in tales that include a nearly cat-astrophic case of stolen identity, the not-so-villainous adventures of...
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  • Cat Ninja Box Set Books 1–6
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  • Cat Ninja
    Calling all Cat Ninja fans: Your favourite feline ninja is back in another action-packed collection of stories from Epic Originals! It’s nonstop crime time in Metro City, and the hero the city needs is... Octopunch? Even an eight-armed avenger can’t keep the streets safe by himself, though, so Cat Ninja’s spending all his time catching crooks—and no time curled up...
    By Marcie Colleen and Stephanie Cooke and Steven Scott and Nick Murphy and Paul Ritchey
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  • Cat Ninja
    Calling all Cat Ninja fans: Your favourite feline ninja is back in another action-packed collection of stories from Epic Originals! It’s nonstop crime time in Metro City, and the hero the city needs is...Octopunch? Even an eight-armed avenger can’t keep the streets safe by himself, though, so Cat Ninja’s spending all his time catching crooks—and no time curled up with...
    By Steven Scott and Marcie Colleen and Stephanie Cooke and Paul Ritchey and Nick Murphy
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  • Cat Ninja: Dog Days
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    Cat Ninja: Dog Days
    In volume 7 of the hugely popular Cat Ninja series, our hero races to save man's (and cat's!) best robotic friend, Adonis, from the villainous creator who never wanted him to be a Good Boy. When Adonis's super-strength zoomies leave a dog-shaped hole in the wall, he hears the two worst words he knows: Bad dog! Worried that his villainous...
    By Matthew Cody and Marcie Colleen and Stephanie Cooke and Paul Ritchey and Nick Murphy and Erana Bumbardatore
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Users have praised the lively combination of humour and adventure in Cat Ninja. The collaboration between Cody's entertaining superhero-style storytelling and Mercado's dynamic illustrations creates an engaging experience for children, capturing the perfect balance between fun and heroics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524860943

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Yehudi Mercado

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Matthew Cody is the author of several popular books, including the award-winning Supers of Noble’s Green trilogy: Powerless, Super, and Villainous. He is also the author of Will in Scarlet and The Dead Gentleman, as well as the fantasy series The Secrets of the Pied Piper. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and son.

Yehudi Mercado was born in Mexico City and raised in Houston, Texas. He is a former Disney art director turned successful graphic novelist. His graphic novels as writer-illustrator include Buffalo Speedway, Pantalones, TX, Rocket Salvage, and Sci-Fu: Kick it Off. He is currently showrunning a narrative podcast based on his graphic novel Hero Hotel.

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