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Ra the Mighty: the Great Tomb Robbery by A. B. Greenfield

Ra the Mighty: the Great Tomb Robbery

Paperback – Illustrated, November 10, 2020

A. B. Greenfield

Candlewick Press · Paperback · November 10, 2020

A smug royal cat turned detective and his dung beetle sidekick are on the case when a precious tomb gets ransacked in the Valley of the Kings.

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Who it’s for
A vain royal cat and a diligent beetle make ancient Egypt a lively setting for mystery.
Themes
Mystery and truth-seeking, Justice and fairness, Ancient Egypt
Genres
Mysteries & Detective Stories, Cat Stories, Ancient Civilizations

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About this book

A smug royal cat turned detective and his dung beetle sidekick are on the case when a precious tomb gets ransacked in the Valley of the Kings. Ra the Mighty adores his duties as Pharaoh's cat: naps by the pool and plenty of snacks. Being lazy is so much fun. But when a royal tomb gets robbed, Ra and his hardworking friend Khepri must team up to restore justice. The clues point to a young boy whom Ra admires.

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Will the Great Detective play favorites, or will he uncover the truth? Mystery awaits! More than thirty wacky illustrations with fun historical details bring these oddball characters to life, along with a glossary, pronunciation guide, and detailed author's note about ancient Egypt. Fans of Bad Kitty will love Ra's witty voice and arrogant antics. Don't miss Ra's other adventures, including Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective and Ra the Mighty: The Crocodile Caper A Junior Library Guild Selection!

Whiskers and Whodunits

A vain royal cat and a diligent beetle make ancient Egypt a lively setting for mystery.

Come here for

  • A smug feline detective with a beetle sidekick
  • Playful sleuthing amid ancient Egyptian history

Expect

  • Wacky illustrations with historical details
  • A glossary, pronunciation guide, and author’s note

Where it sits

Ancient Civilizations88%
Mysteries & Detective Stories71%
Cat Stories60%

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Publisher categories

  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Funny Stories
  • Mysteries & Detective Stories
Authors
A. B. Greenfield
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
November 10, 2020
Format
Paperback
Theme
Mystery and truth-seeking · Justice and fairness · Ancient Egypt
Reading lane
Ancient Civilizations