Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective
Candlewick Press · Paperback · September 3, 2019
An egotistical royal cat and his dung beetle sidekick track a jewelry thief in this hilarious new series set in ancient Egypt.
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- Who it’s for
- A spoiled cat and industrious scarab bring comic contrast to an ancient Egyptian mystery.
- Themes
- Ancient Egypt, Justice, Friendship
- Pacing
- Mixed
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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 beloved—and spoiled—cat. So when an amulet goes missing from the palace, Ra plans to keep enjoying his snacks and nap in the sun.
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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 “Protector of the Weak and Defender of Justice.” 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. “An ingenious mystery full of entertaining details for fans of ancient Egypt.”—Paula Harrison, author of the Rescue Princesses series
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A spoiled cat and industrious scarab bring comic contrast to an ancient Egyptian mystery.
Come here for
- A mismatched detective pair with sharply different priorities
- A jewelry-theft mystery with ancient Egyptian details
Expect
- Wacky illustrations and historical details
- A glossary, pronunciation guide, and author’s note
Where it sits
| Cat Stories | 85% |
|---|---|
| Mysteries & Detective Stories | 72% |
| Ancient Civilizations | 50% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Ancient Civilizations
- Mysteries & Detective Stories
- Stories Set in Africa
- Authors
- A. B. Greenfield
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- September 3, 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Ancient Egypt · Justice · Friendship
- Reading lane
- Ancient Civilizations