The Red Pyramid
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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.
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This opening Kane Chronicles adventure introduces Egyptian mythology through alternating sibling perspectives, combining humor, danger, and a strong emphasis on family bonds. Carter and Sadie’s contrasting voices make the story lively while also exploring grief, identity, and the challenge of learning to trust one another. The accessible explanations of mythology suit middle-grade readers who like fantasy, puzzles, and brisk action. Riordan’s imaginative world-building is a major strength. A mild drawback is that the frequent shifts in narration and large amount of background information may initially make the story feel crowded.
