{"title":"Dermot O'Leary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDermot O’Leary\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts thrilling and imaginative tales for young readers, blending adventure with humour. His stories, often starring daring animal heroes like the nimble Toto the Ninja Cat, invite children into whimsical worlds full of mystery and excitement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of lively, action-packed narratives, these books captivate with clever plots and charming characters. Whether it's solving a jewel theft or embarking on a pirate treasure hunt, Dermot O’Leary’s stories celebrate courage, friendship, and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toto-the-ninja-cat-and-the-great-snake-escape-by-dermot-oleary-9781444939453","title":"Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom bestselling children's author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from \u003ci\u003eToto the Ninja Cat\u003c\/i\u003e - a snake has escaped London Zoo and it's up to her to find it! Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Aristocats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Life of Pets\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAtticus Claw Breaks the Law\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToto 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal 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!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDermot says:\u003c\/b\u003e '\u003ci\u003eThe 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).\u003c\/i\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you seen Toto's other adventures? \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Incredible Cheese Heist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Superstar Catastrophe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mystery Jewel Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Legend of the Wildcat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e are out now and make perfect gifts for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more animal adventures, discover \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWings of Glory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. 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 \u003ci\u003eToto the Ninja Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, Dermot O'Leary, with glorious illustrations throughout by Claire Powell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837568798956,"sku":"9781444939453","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12389953482702.jpg?v=1758614849"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dermot-oleary.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}