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 dungobsessed beetle really crack a mystery Ra relishes his role as the Pharaohs belovedand spoiledcat. So when an amulet goes missing from the palace Ra plans to keep enjoying his snacks and nap in the sun. But Ras 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 isnt so bad in fact he doesnt 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 authors note. An ingenious mystery full of entertaining details for fans of ancient Egypt.Paula Harrison author of the Rescue Princesses series show more