In The Red Pyramid, Carter and Sadie start out heavily untrained and are constantly outnumbered but somehow manage to hold their own in battles against other magicians, gods, and the gods’ monsters along with some help from a certain Cat Goddess. Despite their differences (Carter was homeschooled and looks almost exactly like their black father while Sadie was raised by their Grandparents in England and looks more like their white mother), they come together as the learn the truth about their family and the Kanes’ place in Egyptian history. It follows siblings Carter and Sadie Kane as they reconnect after a significant tragedy kept them apart for so long.
The Kane Chronicles series is based on Ancient Egyptian mythos and there are a lot of gods and backstories to keep track of. It’s best to read the books in order, starting with book 1 The Red Pyramid.The exciting and imagination-fuelled adventures, packed with humour and fantastical characters, are guaranteed to keep readers 9+ gripped.Whether it involves classical tales, fantasy, or mystery, my favorite books always involve ancient mythology of some sort and The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan, so fascinating.Įgyptian mythology has always been my favorite because it is beautiful as it is complicated.
Carter and Sadie embark on a terrifying quest to save their father, discovering their own family history and magical powers in the process.
The books follow the story of Carter and Sadie Kane, the kids of a brilliant Egyptologist whose secret plan goes horribly wrong, accidentally unleashing the Gods of Ancient Egypt. The Kane Chronicles does for Ancient Egypt, what Percy Jackson did for Ancient Greece. Rick Riordan’s books have won awards and sold millions of copies all over the world. Best known for the Percy Jackson series, his books have brought many young readers to mythology with their modern twists and dry humour. The Kane Chronicles is a thrilling series for readers 9+, by bestselling American author Rick Riordan.
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