{"product_id":"ra-the-mighty-cat-detective-9780823444380","title":"Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn egotistical royal cat and his dung beetle sidekick track a jewelry thief in this hilarious new series set in ancient Egypt\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eNominated for an Edgar Award \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWacky illustrations with fun historical details bring these oddball characters to life. Includes a glossary, pronunciation guide, and detailed author's note. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An ingenious mystery full of entertaining details for fans of ancient Egypt.\"--Paula Harrison, author of the Rescue Princesses series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. B. Greenfield once had four newborn kittens living in her closet and has loved cats ever since. She is the author of many books, and has won a PEN\/Albrand Award, the Veolia Prix du Livre Environnement, and a Beacon of Freedom Award. Amy was raised in the United States and studied history at Oxford. She now lives with her family in England. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSarah Horne is an award-winning illustrator. Her children's books include \u003ci\u003eYou Get What You Get \u003c\/i\u003eby Julie Gassman and the Sesame Seade series by Clémentine Beauvais. Her design and advertising clients range from IKEA and Nike to \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in London.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626791997714,"sku":"9780823444380","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6585657a-951c-4f6f-b625-570d29487b6a.jpg?v=1732669727","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ra-the-mighty-cat-detective-9780823444380","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}