Ra The Mighty: Cat Detective

An egotistical royal cat and his dung beetle sidekick track a jewelry thief in this hilarious new series set in ancient Egypt. Nominated for an Edgar Award! Can a lazy cat and a dung-obsessed beetle really crack a mystery? Ra relishes his role as the Pharaoh's belovedùand spoiledùcat. So when an amulet goes missing from the palace, Ra plans to keep enjoying his snacks and nap in the sun. But Ra's friend Khepri, a wise and industrious scarab beetle, insists on investigating in order to save the young servant girl who has been framed for the crime. Once Ra gets going, he decides that being a Great Detective isn't so bad; in fact, he doesn't mind being hailed as ôProtector of the Weak and Defender of Justice.ö The comically mismatched duo is on the case! Wacky illustrations with fun historical details bring these oddball characters to life. Includes a glossary, pronunciation guide, and detailed author's note. ôAn ingenious mystery full of entertaining details for fans of ancient Egypt.öùPaula Harrison, author of the Rescue Princesses series

• | Author: A. B. Greenfield
• | Publisher: Holiday House
• | Publication Date: Sep 03, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 240 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Juvenile Fiction
• | ISBN-10: 0823444384
• | ISBN-13: 9780823444380