Book Series · 6 Books

Cat Ninja Books

In order from Cat Ninja to The Heart of a Hero.

The Cat Ninja series is a set of 6 graphic novels by Matthew Cody, published between 2020 and 2024. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 160 pages.

Cat Ninja

Time Heist

Wanted

Welcome to the 'Burbs

Cat's Claw

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Cat Ninja

Graphic Nov.

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$1248

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Cat Ninja

By Matthew Cody, Yehudi Mercado (Illustrator)

A pampered cat secretly battles villains as a masked hero.

160 pages· 4,105 words· Est. 46 min read

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Summary: Claude, a pampered house cat by day, transforms into Cat Ninja, Metro City's secret protector, by night. Trained in Kat Fu, he must keep his identity hidden while battling slimy crooks, rampaging robots, and a cunning rodent nemesis under his own roof. Can Claude balance his double life and save the city from chaos?

In reading order

Cat Ninja Series

6 books · Published 2020–2024

#1

Cat Ninja

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1248

Cat Ninja

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

A pampered cat secretly battles villains as a masked hero.

#2

Time Heist

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1248

Time Heist

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

A mystery egg hatches, leading to a wild superhero adventure in Metro City.

Wanted

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1248

Wanted

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Heroes and villains reveal their hilarious tales and unexpected transformations.

Welcome to the 'Burbs

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$2089

Welcome to the 'Burbs

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A suburban move reveals unexpected secrets for a superhero cat and family.

Cat's Claw

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1248

Cat's Claw

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

A hero cat faces ninja rivals, unexpected allies, and a high-stakes race.

The Heart of a Hero

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1248

The Heart of a Hero

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A feline hero must choose between family and fighting crime as a new villain emerges.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Cat Ninja series?

There are 6 books in the Cat Ninja series. It began with Cat Ninja in 2020, and the newest book, The Heart of a Hero, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Cat Ninja books in?

Start with Cat Ninja and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Cat Ninja books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Cat Ninja book is the longest?

Wanted is the longest book in the series at 6,285 words (176 pages).

Which Cat Ninja book is the shortest?

Welcome to the 'Burbs is the shortest at 3,325 words (160 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Cat Ninja to life.

Matthew Cody

Colleen AF Venable

Marcie Colleen

Jadzia Axelrod

Dan Nordskog

Chris Schweizer

Kurtis Scaletta

Nick Murphy

Paul Ritchey

Stephanie Cooke

Steven Scott

Yehudi Mercado

Chad Thomas

Warren Wucinich

Derek Laufman

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