The Red Pyramid
Book 1
Book 1
What's the Story?
Since their mother’s death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane.
One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives.
Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them--Set--has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe--a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
What's the Buzz?
"Riordan has obviously done a lot of research into ancient Egyptian culture and mythology. He easily explains how the characters and gods and plots tie together... By the end of The Red Pyramid, Isis and Horus are household names." - Proffesor Beej
"Overall, while The Red Pyramid is a fun book and moves quickly, it tries to pack too much in... after a while all the gods, their personalities, and their powers start getting confusing." - Jandy's Books
"A perfect read? No. But The Red Pyramid is nevertheless a good series start. If you're a Percy Jackson fan, read this one and then join me in looking forward to smoother sailing (preferably in a narrow reed boat with eyes) in Book 2." - Book Aunt
The Throne of Fire
Book 2
Book 2
What's the Buzz?
"The two things that really mark any of Rick Riordan’s books are mythology and humor. Egyptian mythology is confusing at the best of times, but Riordan really lays it out in ways that make it easy to understand. He literally brings the gods to life." - Scattered Pages
"I enjoy that this series addresses both a girl and a boy on their own levels, making this a book for both sexes." - Jandy's books
"Rick Riordan never fails to impress. This is the eighth book of his I've ever read (Percy Jackson/first Kane Chronicles/first Heroes of Olympus) and I'm still hooked. Every book seems to impress and amaze me even more than the last with edge-of-your-seat action, cheer-worthy protagonists, witty and unforgettable characters, quick pacing and an overall excellent story that's just fun to read. " - Diary of a Book Addict
Official Author Site - Rick Riordan
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The Kane Chronicles: Throne of Fire
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