Greenfield, Amy Butler.
RA THE MIGHTY : CAT DETECTIVE
New York : Holiday House, 2018
IL 3-6
ISBN 9780823440276

It was a beautiful day in ancient Egypt.  I, Ra-- the Pharoah’s cat, was enjoying the first of my many naps in the sun when I was disturbed by my friend Khepri, a lowly scareb beetle.
“Ra, it’s not good for you to lie around all day like this---you need another interest in life!” Khepri announced.
“We can talk about it after my nap,” I said.
But just then we heard a scrabbling sound, and a small, bedraggled cat popped over the wall---
“I’m Miu. I live by the kitchens.  And I need your help!”

Thus begins this tale of mystery, palace intrigue, adventure, and friendship.  For even though the mighty Ra may think he is too important to run around solving mysteries, could it be that he is actually a tiny bit bored?  And even though he says he has no interest in the affairs of the kitchen help, could he actually be a little concerned that the little human girl, Tedimut, is being blamed for a crime she didn’t commit? With the help of his sidekick, the indomitable Khepri, who can roll dung with the best of them, can Ra use his knowledge of palace life to find out who stole the queen’s amulet?

Find out when you read Ra the Mighty Cat Detective!  (New Hampshire Great Stone Face Book Award nominee, 2020)