The Red Pyramid is the first book of The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan. This series follows siblings Carter and Sadie Kane, who find out that they are direct descendants from two Pharaohs of ancient Egypt after their father disappears from the British Museum after he tries to summon the Egyptian god, Osiris. Unfortunately this act not only releases Osiris (and traps him in their father’s body), but also releases several other gods, as well as Set, the god of storms, who then entombs their father in a tomb. This thrusts Carter and Sadie into an adventure like no other as they discover the power they have inside of them. Not only do they have to defend themselves against the minions of the evil god Set, but they also have to avoid The House of Life, which is a group of magicians that believe that the Egyptian gods should not interact with magicians. With the help of the cat goddess Bast, their uncle Amos, an unlikely friend from the House of Life, and seeking assistance from Set’s brothers and sisters, Carter and Sadie travel around the world, searching for a way to stop Set as he builds his Red Pyramid, intending to rule the world.
If you have read and enjoyed the Percy Jackson series by Riordan, then you will enjoy the Kane Chronicles. It’s full of ancient history, battles, romance (well, as much romance as 12 and 14 year olds can get!), and humor. The book bounces back and forth between the views of Carter and Sadie, so you get to hear from both of them throughout the book. I am very excited to see where this series go. The second book,The Red Throne, was released in December of 2011, and the third (and final) book will be released in May 2012, so I won’t have to wait very long! J
Rating: 5 Stars
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