Ra the mighty
Amy Butler Greenfield
Ra the mighty
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
cat detective
by Amy Butler Greenfield
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if a spoiled royal cat and a busy little dung beetle teamed up to solve a palace mystery? Ra, the mighty feline, would rather nap in the sun than chase thieves, but when a precious amulet disappears, he might have to step up. Can this unlikely pair catch the real culprit before an innocent servant gets into trouble?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in ancient Egypt, this middle-grade mystery follows Ra, a pampered royal cat, and his clever scarab beetle friend as they investigate a stolen amulet. The story combines humor, historical details, and engaging characters suitable for ages 9-12, with light themes of theft and justice. It includes educational extras like a glossary and pronunciation guide, supporting both entertainment and learning.
Why we rated Ra the mighty 11LE
Ra the mighty is written at a Level 6 reading level across 216 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ra the mighty works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Ra the mighty as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Ra the mighty explores animals, mystery, friendship, historical, and humor — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals, mystery, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780823440276
- Pages
- 216
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction