Illustrated by Nick East Hodder Children’s Books ISBN £6.99
Another in The Toto the Nina Cat series which is based on Dermot’s actual cats. Toto and her brother Silva, live in a town house in London. Toto is nearly blind, and a ninja cat master taught her to trust her senses. Toto and her gang are providing security for the French Animal Ambassador who is spending the day sightseeing. His final stop is the Tower of London. , where the animal world’s spectacular crown jewels are kept under lock and key. When they arrive, Old Tom’s Collar – the sacred diamond cat collar – has disappeared, and Toto is under suspicion. Can Toto and her friends solve the crime and save the day? An action-packed adventure with twists and turns. There are plenty of cat puns and references to London. Delightful black and white illustrations that bring the characters to life. Highly recommended.
Brenda Marshall
