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The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles Book 1)

By Rick Riordan
Series: The Kane Chronicles
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The Red Pyramid follows the adventure of siblings Carter and Sadie Kane, who discover they are descendants of powerful magicians in ancient Egypt. As they navigate their newly revealed magical heritage, they must confront an evil god who threatens to unleash chaos on the world. Packed with mythological elements and thrilling action, the story embarks on the Kanes' quest to save their family and the world.
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You might enjoy this adventurous tale if you're intrigued by Egyptian mythology blended with modern-day action. Follow siblings Sadie and Carter Kane as they discover their magical heritage and embark on a thrilling quest filled with mythical gods and ancient secrets. Fans of fantasy and magic-laden adventures will likely be captivated by the dynamic characters and fast-paced story.

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The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles Book 1)

Carter and Sadie Kane's dad is a brilliant Egyptologist with a secret plan that goes horribly wrong. An explosion shatters the ancient Rosetta stone and unleashes Set, the evil god of chaos... Set imprisons Dr Kane in a golden coffin and Carter and Sadie must run for their lives.

Carter and Sadie Kane's dad is a brilliant Egyptologist with a secret plan that goes horribly wrong. An explosion shatters the ancient Rosetta stone and unleashes Set, the evil god of chaos . . .

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Percy Jackson fought Greek Gods. Now the Gods of Egypt are waking in the modern world...

'I GUESS IT STARTED THE NIGHT OUR DAD BLEW UP THE BRITISH MUSEUM . . .'

Carter and Sadie Kane's dad is a brilliant Egyptologist with a secret plan that goes horribly wrong. An explosion shatters the ancient Rosetta Stone and unleashes Set, the evil god of chaos...

Set imprisons Dr Kane in a golden coffin, and Carter and Sadie must run for their lives. To save their dad, they embark on a terrifying quest from Cairo to Paris to the American South-west and discover the truth about their family's connection to the House of Life—an Egyptian temple of magic that has existed for thousands of years.

The pharaohs of ancient Egypt are far from dead and buried. And so, unfortunately, are their gods...

Series: The Kane Chronicles

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The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan receives praise for its fast-paced adventure and engaging storytelling, blending Egyptian mythology with modern-day settings. Readers appreciate the diverse characters and the alternating narrative perspectives of the Kane siblings, adding depth to the plot. While some note that the story can occasionally become complex due to its mythological elements, the humour and action keep young readers entertained.

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ISBN: 9780141325507

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 371g

Pages: 544

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Children's Books Children's Fantasy Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Rick Riordan Series: The Kane Chronicles Urban Fantasy

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About the Author

Rick Riordan, dubbed 'storyteller of the gods' by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times number-one bestselling book series with millions of copies sold throughout the world- Percy Jackson, the Heroes of Olympus and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase, based on Norse mythology. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, won the Red House Children's Book Award and is now a blockbuster film franchise starring Logan Lerman. To learn more about Rick and his books, you can visit him at www.rickriordan.co.uk or follow him on Twitter @camphalfblood.

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