num_pages: 224
description: An egotistical royal cat and his dung beetle sidekick track a jewelry thief in this hilarious new series set in ancient Egypt.Can a lazy cat and a dung-obsessed beetle really crack a mystery? Ra relishes his role as the Pharaoh's belovedand spoiledcat. So when an amulet goes missing from the palace Ra has no interest in solving the mystery. He would rather enjoy his snacks and nap in the warm Egyptian 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 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.
language: English
title: Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective
publisher: Holiday House