This series is one of my favorite Rick Roiden books! It is based on Egyptian mythology and is very fascinating! I highly suggest this book!
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1)
By Rick Riordan
Book 1 of 3 in the
The Kane Chronicles Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 5 | n/a | 4.5 | 124305 |
Since his mother’s death six years ago, Carter Kane has been living out of a suitcase, traveling the globe with his father, the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane. But while Carter’s been homeschooled, his younger sister, Sadie, has been living with their grandparents in London. Sadie has just what Carter wants — school friends and a chance at a “normal” life. But Carter has just what Sadie longs for—time with their father. After six years of living apart, the siblings have almost nothing in common. Until now.
On Christmas Eve, Sadie and Carter are reunited when their father brings them to the British Museum, with a promise that he’s going to “make things right.” But all does not go according to plan: Carter and Sadie watch as Julius summons a mysterious figure, who quickly banishes their father and causes a fiery explosion.
Soon Carter and Sadie discover that the gods of Ancient Egypt are waking, and the worst of them—Set—has a frightening scheme. To save their father, they must embark on a dangerous journey—a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family and its links to the House of Life, a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
ISBN-13: 9781423113454
ISBN-10: 1423113454
Published on 8/16/2011
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 544
Book Reviews (269)
This is the beginning of a great series! When Carter and his dad to for their visit to his sister their dad takes them to a museum (their dad is an archeologist)! Their dad ends up blowing up the artifact that they came to see and was encased in a coffin! They latter find out that their dad is a magician and that they have the Blood of magicians and pharaohs! It also ends up that they are now hosts of gods! Now it is up to them to save their dad and the world from the god Set!
Carter and Sadie Kane haven't been the same since their mother's death. Carter travels the world with their dad Julius Kane, and Sadie lives in London with her grandparents. Everything changes when Julius takes them to a museum on their one of two days annual meet. He sets free the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him and forces the siblings to run. After, they find out that the world of Egyptian gods are awakening, and the worst of them, Set is after them and domination of the rest of the world. Carter and Sadie must go on an epic quest to stop him, but also find out many secrets about them and their family. I connected to this book because I related how it was to see a distant family member after some years. I give this book 5 stars because the story plot is tremendous, and the timeline and the character traits all fit in well together.
This is an exciting and interesting book!It is a fictional story about Egyptian mythology.I would highly recommend it.I so love this book!
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it was good
to the people who loved the Percy Jackson series i recommend this book follow carter and Sadie Kane as they rescue there dad is was awesome
Best book ever
Riordan's is the best author ever
This book had an adventure that i never saw coming which left me on the edge of my seat. Rick Riordan is my favourite author!!!!! This book by itself is a masterpeice. it has made me want to read the next book!
The Red Pyramid, the first book of a three part series called The Kane Chronicles, was created by famous author Rick Riordan who also wrote the Percy Jackson series. The Red Pyramid is a phenomenal book for readers who enjoy action-packed fantasy/adventure stories. The main characters, Carter and Sadie Kane, are siblings and directly related to the Egyptian royal family. Carter and Sadie have lived separate lives after their mother was killed; Carter lived with his father while Sadie lived with their grandparents. A couple times per year, Carter and Sadie visit with each other, and this year, on Christmas Eve, Carter, Sadie and Mr. Kane visit a famous museum in Paris that is currently displaying the Rosetta Stone. The Rosetta Stone is an ancient Egyptian artifact and contains many of the trapped Egyptian gods who are accidentally set free by their father. Carter and Sadie go on a crazy adventure to track down the gods, save their father, and stop the gods from destroying the world. Throughout The Red Pyramid, Rick Riordan does a great job of developing and creating the characters of Carter and Sadie. The personalities of Carter and Sadie, being so different, Riordan uses Sadie’s serious personality, and Carter’s more relaxed and calm personality, in funny and creative ways. Next, Riordan is able to create an image of the characters in the readers’ minds and makes the readers believe that they, too, are part of the story. Riordan also lets the readers know everything that Carter and Sadie are feeling, helping the readers to relate to them in ways that other books are unable to do. Lastly, Riordan creates secondary characters that are enjoyable to have in the story, and is able to use their abilities in creative ways to help Carter and Sadie throughout the book. Along with character development, Rick Riordan develops the settings using real life places which allows the reader to really connect to the story. Throughout the book, there were various times where the places that the characters traveled have been places where I have also been which I found made me emerge myself deeper into the story. Also, Rick Riordan is able to find creative ways to incorporate the the unique features and landmarks into the settings. For example, during the scenes in Egypt, Riordan created a scene in which Carter and Sadie travel into the pyramid to fight the god of chaos, Set. Because of Carter and Sadie’s connection the the royal family of ancient Egypt, the Pyramid had a magical effect on them, giving them strength from their ancestors. Lastly, in The Red Pyramid, Riordan develops the plot of the story in a logical and detailed way. The story is easy to follow even with the wide variety of characters and many changes of settings in the book. Also, this book leaves you on the edge of your seat, making you wonder what will happen next. with all the It is suspenseful with non-stop action, but also touches on social norms and family values. Because they are siblings, the dialogue between Carter and Sadie is relatable, often times funny, but also serious and supportive. The humorous moments help ease the characters in the tense moments when they are struggling to fight against Set or Apophis. These moments improve the overall environment of the book and add a comedy factor uncommon in most action/fantasy stories. In conclusion, The Red Pyramid was a phenomenal book to read, and with all of the action and descriptive details, I was never bored while reading. The Red Pyramid has great characters which are relatable. Moreover, they tell the story from their points of view, letting the reader visualize everything that is happening. Also, the settings vary between London, Egypt, and even the United States, which keeps things very interesting. With all of these factors and techniques that Rick Riordan used to write The Red Pyramid, I would highly recommend this book for teenagers and even adults who really enjoy a great fantasy story.