Cat Ninja: Time Heist - by Matthew Cody (Paperback)

About the Book

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 to bring their newest family member along as they uncover the identity--and nefarious motives--of Metro City's latest foe.

Book Synopsis

Metro City's villains are arriving from every direction--and they are all hunting Cat Ninja. When Leon's mystery egg hatches into a superstrong baby owl named Hoot, Claude discovers that his newest family member is connected to a time-traveling villain from the future. Now Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the whole family must protect Hoot, stop a robotic army, and save the timeline in this hilarious second book of the full-color graphic novel series.

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 to bring their newest family member along as they uncover the identity--and nefarious motives--of Metro City's latest foe.

With visual humor and action, Time Heist is packed with full-color superhero adventure, animals, robots, ninjas, time travel, and warm family moments.

• Continue Claude's double life as an ordinary house cat and Metro City's masked feline protector in a full-color adventure for ages 9-11.
• Face villains like King Crab, Combat Wombat, mind-controlled heroes, bounty hunters, the Cuckoo, and a robotic owl army in a connected series of fast-moving adventures.
• Graphic novel storytelling that keeps young readers engaged
• A fun blend of comedy, mystery, friendship, and adventure
• Accessible reading for reluctant readers, independent readers, and graphic novel fans
• Perfect for classroom, school library, and homeschool collections

Grab the Bowlicopter, keep an eye on Hoot, and join Cat Ninja for the time-bending rescue mission that will decide Metro City's future.

Review Quotes

"Fantastic, frenetic fun for comics and kitty fans." (Kirkus Reviews)

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.

Chad Thomas first picked up a pencil in 1983, decided to draw cartoons in 1988, and finally started getting paid for it in 2005. He loves his family, comic books, and Star Wars, and he will let his children beat him in checkers, but never in Mario Kart. He has worked with a number of publishers in the comic industry on books such as TMNT, Star Wars Adventures, and Mega Man. He has also illustrated several children's science and learning activity books.