Ninja Meerkats by Gareth P Jones

Legend tells of the Clan of the Scorpion, four mighty meerkats who are armed to the teeth with ninja-know-how. They are sworn to protect the world from their longtime nemesis, the Ringmaster...When Chuck's brother Lob calls from Egypt to request the Clan's help, the meekats leap into action. Lob tells them that a local band of robbers known as the Thieves of Cairo are planning to infiltrate the mysterious Tomb of Doom and steal its contents, including an Egyptian mask rumoured to give its wearer the power to read minds. The meerkats smell a rat...Could the Ringmaster be behind this cunning scheme? [Book 5]



Legend tells of the Clan of the Scorpion, four mighty meerkats who are armed to the teeth with ninja-know-how. They are sworn to protect the world from their longtime nemesis, the Ringmaster...The mystical Stone of Life has fallen into the wrong hands and an army of living statues is causing chaos on the streets of London. The meerkats are summoned to help by the Secret Secret Service, and vow to leave no stone unturned. Can they succeed before the city crumbles? Get ready to rock! [Book 6]



Legend tells of the Clan of the Scorpion, four mighty meerkats who are armed to the teeth with ninja-know-how. They are sworn to protect the world from their longtime nemesis, the Ringmaster. Small, deadly and furry, The Ninja Meerkats are four warriors on a mission. In Book 7 in The Ninja Meerkats series, the meerkats are invited to a mysterious island to take part in an elite fighting competition. But everything on the island is not as it seems and the meerkats suspect that the Ringmaster is plotting another of his evil plans. Do the meerkats have what it takes to become champions in the most deadly contest of all - their fight against the Ringmaster? A hilarious series for boys, featuring death-defying meerkat action! Full of comical characters, daft puns, fast dialogue and even faster action, these book are irresistible to boys aged around six to eight years [Book 7]

This is a popular series aimed at boys aged 6-8 years. They are perfect for children who are gaining in confidence in reading alone or to be read by their peers at story time. They are chapter books and the story has illustrations dotted throughout the book.

The Ninja Meerkats books have been reviewed on my blog previously and are a favourite in my house. They remind me of the retro cartoon series, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, with a group of characters working together to right the wrongs of the world and cause mayhem and mischief along the way. 

There are four Ninja Meerkats: Jet Flashfeet; Bruce 'the muscle' Willowhammer; Donnie Dragonjab and Chuck Cobracrusher, along with the master, Grandmaster One-Eye. Each have their own characteristics and specialities which assist in their missions. 

Their missions take them around the world and sometimes include historical information or visits to foreign cities, all of which may encourage readers to find out more, e.g. In The Tomb of Doom the ninja meerkats visit the pyramids of Egypt and within the story is information about ancient Egypt which readers may want to find out more about.

I would recommend this series as a great one for boys aged 6-8 to enjoy throughout these summer holidays.

Thank you to the publishers, Stripes Publishing, for sending me the the books to review.