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The second book of the series Why Some Cats are Rascals begins with Rascal and his feline companions arriving in the Sahara desert at the time of pharaohs a dream place for cats, as their significance and social status rises...(more) to that of semi-gods. However Rascal and his gang do not entirely fit the established way of life and the belief systems of ancient Egypt and they have to run back to Catanada to escape being sacrificed at the altar of Egyptian god. Before they arrive back home to defend it from a gang of thieves, they first have to travel through medieval Europe where they encounter misunderstandings, hatred and witch-hunts in all possible shapes and forms. Rascal and his gang are guided by the never-ending wisdom of Prehistoric Cat Samuel who teaches them how to use the power of purring and love against the evil forces of the world. The strongest point of the captivating stories of Rascal is their educational value. The author, Boszenna Nowiki, does a great job in educating children about history, geography, zoology, survival skills, and such positive moral values as friendship, loyalty, love, and trust, while at the same time filling her stories with fast action, magic and adventure, with many unexpected twists and turns. In her books Boszenna Nowiki strives to provide for children and their families the best option to counterbalance the ever-present negativity, hatred and violence that children encounter in their everyday lives, especially on TV and in electronic games.(less)