Cat Ninja (book)

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## Book Trailer

Cat Ninja **(Vol.1)** is the First book in the Cat Ninja Series. It was released on October 13, 2020.

## Official Description

**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.**

## Synopsis

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 crooks, rampaging robots, and a certain rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof!

## Plot

**DISCLAIMER**: THESE DESCRIPTIONS ARE ONLINE (Epic!) ONLY.

**Chapter 1: The Great Hamster Heist -** Cat Ninja must stop Master Hamster and his Critter Commandos before the fiendish furballs rob every bank in Metro City!

**Chapter 2: Le Chat Noir -** When international jewel thief le Chat strikes, it’s up to Cat Ninja to stop the klepto kitty! But has the Kat Fu master just met his match?

**Chapter 3: You Only Live 9 Times -** To protect Metro City’s streets from armed thugs, Cat Ninja faces his slimiest nemesis yet! But should he be pouncing on a furrier foe?

**Chapter 4: The Life and Times of the Fury Roach -** As a high-tech crime wave sweeps Metro City, Cat Ninja must join forces with an old nemesis to save Leon and Marcie.

**Chapter 5: Family Squabbles -** Cat Ninja and Master Hamster plunge through Metro City’s sewers to battle a supervillain bent on destroying them both.

## Characters

* Cat Ninja (First appearance)
* Le Chat (First appearance)
* Elan Mollusk (First appearance)
* Dr. Von Malice (First appearance)
* Master Hamster (First appearance)
* Adonis (First appearance)
* Gerbils Gang (First appearance)
* Leon Kwon (First appearance)
* Cat Lady (First appearance)
* Marcie Kwon (First appearance)
* Susan Kwon (First appearance)
* Jon Kwon (First appearance)
* Fury Roach (First appearance)
* Raccoon Bros (First appearance)

## Videos

### Cat Ninja Motion Comics Trailers

Sneak Peek! Cat Ninja Motion ComicsCat Ninja Motion Comics
### Official Read To Me Books

Storytime- Cat Ninja Book 1 - Read To MeBook 1: The Great Hamster Heist

## Gallery

Amazon Banner"Middle grade readers will love the blend of heroics and humor." - School Library Journal Blog, Good Comics for Kids"This is a great story that straddles the Pilkey Line brilliantly and should appeal to elementary students as well as middle school ones, especially those who like super hero tales." - Ms. Yingling Reads"Cody's hyperbolic superhero-movie narration and Mercado's vibrant, dynamic panels hit the sweet spot, marrying humor and heroics... perfection!" - Kirkus Reviews

## Trivia

* As it released on 2020, it started to grow popularity from kids and other people around the world and became Epic!'s most popular Originals series.
* If you bought the book IRL, A short comic featuring the villain: Fury Roach penned by Colleen AF Venable and a humorous "superhero pet" quiz would be Bonus Content inside the book.

### **Spoilers**

* **SPOILER ALERT:** Who can save the city and meme his way into the hearts of all? Cat Ninja!Metro City has no idea that its adorable yet deadly protector Cat Ninja is but a humble house cat by day. Leon’s cat, Claude, appears ordinary enough, but when Master Hamster threatens everyone’s bank accounts from his hamster-ball–headed super robot body, Claude becomes Cat Ninja, using the skills he learned as a kitten watching ninja movies with a kindly old lady—who became a ninja crime fighter when attacked. Yes, there are villains everywhere for Cat Ninja to fight, but Leon is having a rough time too. His parents are just beginning divorce proceedings; he and his sister, Marcie, hate having two houses and the way their parents separately vie for their attention. While the family drama plays out, Cat Ninja is busy keeping the city safe from the Raccoon Bros and Chat Noir, but is our kitty hero up to beating a supervillain menace who’s arming the city’s baddies? Cody’s hyperbolic superhero-movie narration and Mercado’s vibrant, dynamic panels hit the sweet spot, marrying humor and heroics. Leon, Marcie, and their mom all have beige skin; the kids’ dad presents White On Family Squabbles, Cat Ninja's identity was revealed by Von Malice, and Cat Ninja's name was obviously Claude. Von Malice only revealed his name to Leon and Marcie.

## Reviews

“Cody’s hyperbolic superhero-movie narration and Mercado’s vibrant, dynamic panels hit the sweet spot, marrying humor and heroics . . . perfection!” —***KIRKUS* STARRED REVIEW**

"Powerful pussycat perfection!"-***KIRKUS* STARRED REVIEW**

"Middle grade readers will love the blend of heroics and humor."-***SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BLOG,*** **GOOD COMICS FOR KIDS STARRED REVIEW**

“*Cat Ninja* is colorful and adorable … sure to be in high demand.” —***YOUTH SERVICES BOOK REVIEW* STARRED REVIEW**

"This is a great story that straddles the Pilkey Line brilliantly and should appeal to elementary students as well as middle school ones, especially those who like super hero tales." **- *Ms. Yingling Reads STARRED REVIEW***

## Websites

### Ordering:

(P.S. YOU CAN EVEN ORDER ON LIBRARIES/MARKETS NEARBY YOUR PLACE.)

**AMAZON:** https://www.amazon.ca/Cat-Ninja-Book/dp/1524861383

**Target:** https://www.target.com/p/cat-ninja-1-by-matthew-cody/-/A-84766877?preselect=80983757#lnk=sametab

**EBAY:** https://www.ebay.com/itm/115871715514?epid=10038395121&hash=item1afa7e10ba:g:FVYAAOSwxHlf~zRk&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Mew3wMZ%2FdbLbvUlSZWxpB%2FeFbY0qB6KEU5p0Wh%2B7AhMx%2Bj%2B7w4MPmbFLhDGC%2Bpj%2FlwFCL41XZCjibus8HvbdPZm%2B5%2FFwdv%2BdAsV9MBqKbLrHejvtcU%2FhcVWCbEnj1308gVH2P3ID1KzZJ%2B0J%2BBix6zr4MjBXHhn77W0DeYY8O2d473HdQK7dHVUrt2UFFlrmmsTvbSRaVAiskIEN98StvLFjSqx5OGimGFgRkBjNU1zWvYBTZu55wX6athqfXYO0x%2BytuHBDHXcZPqtvp7%2FW39j42Bda6wLvArG876otgvu%7Ctkp%3ABFBMvOru\_rZi

**BARNES & NOBLE:** https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cat-ninja-matthew-cody/1136305682?ean=9781524860943

**BIGCARTEL *(SOLD OUT)***: https://supermercado.bigcartel.com/product/cat-ninja

**MYCOMICSHOP**: https://www.mycomicshop.com/search?TID=52004540

**PENWORTHY:** https://www.penworthy.com/itemlisting/Collections/AllPenworthyTitles/CatNinja1/1/51340/0?Type=All

**PAPER JUNE:** https://paperjune.com/products/cat-ninja-1

### Reviews/Blogs

**KIRKUS Reviews**: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/matthew-cody/cat-ninja/

**Youth Services Book Review:** https://ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2020/09/05/cat-ninja-by-matthew-cody-illustrated-by-yehudi-mercado/

**No Flying No Tights:** https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2022/04/07/cat-ninja/

**COMICS APPRECIATION PROJECT:** https://www.comicsappreciationproject.com/cat-ninja-review/

**THE GOOD MEN PROJECT:** https://goodmenproject.com/arts/house-cat-takes-on-dangerous-foes-cat-ninja-jsnk/

**School Library Journal:** https://www.slj.com/review/cat-ninja

**DADDY MOJO:** https://www.daddymojo.net/2020/09/cat-ninja-has-the-prrrower-to-be-your-childs-favorite-graphic-novel/

### OTHER:

**YEHUDI MERCADO'S WEBSITE:** https://www.supermercado.pizza/projects/7218417

**AMP KIDS:** https://www.ampkids.com/book-cat-ninja-1/

**Andrews McMeel Publishing:** https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/cat-ninja-cat-ninja-book-1/

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