nAn egotistical royal cat and his dung beetle sidekick track a jewelry thief in this hilarious new series set in ancient Egypt. n Nominated for an Edgar Award n n Can a lazy cat and a dung-obsessed beetle really crack a mystery? Ra relishes his role as the Pharaohs 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 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. n n 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 n nWacky illustrations with fun historical details bring these oddball characters to life. Includes a glossary, pronunciation guide, and detailed authors note. n nAn ingenious mystery full of entertaining details for fans of ancient Egypt.--Paula Harrison, author of the Rescue Princesses seriesn