Description
The Red Pyramid - Rick Riordan
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan is the first book in The Kane Chronicles, an action-packed children's fantasy series inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology. Perfect for readers who love Percy Jackson, magical adventures and mythology-based fantasy, the novel introduces siblings Carter and Sadie Kane and launches an epic battle between the modern world and the gods of ancient Egypt.
Carter and Sadie have grown up separately since the death of their mother. Carter travels around the world with their father, brilliant Egyptologist Dr Julius Kane, while Sadie lives with their grandparents in London.
Everything changes during a visit to the British Museum.
When Dr Kane performs a mysterious experiment involving the Rosetta Stone, he accidentally releases Set, the Egyptian god of chaos. Their father disappears, ancient powers awaken and Carter and Sadie are suddenly thrown into a dangerous world of gods, magicians and secrets hidden within their own family history.
To save their father, the siblings embark on a fast-moving journey that takes them from London and Cairo to Paris and across America. Along the way, they discover their connection to the House of Life, an ancient order of Egyptian magicians, and begin to understand that they possess extraordinary abilities of their own.
Rick Riordan combines Egyptian mythology, fantasy, action and humour with the modern adventure style that made the Percy Jackson books so popular. Ancient gods and legends become part of a contemporary world filled with magical battles, dangerous quests and unexpected discoveries.
At the heart of the story is the relationship between Carter and Sadie. Different in personality and separated for much of their childhood, they must learn to trust each other as they uncover the truth about their family and confront enemies far more powerful than anything they imagined.
For readers searching for Rick Riordan books, Egyptian mythology for kids, books like Percy Jackson, children's fantasy adventures or middle-grade mythology fiction, The Red Pyramid is an ideal place to begin.
As Book 1 of The Kane Chronicles, it introduces the world of Egyptian magic that continues in The Throne of Fire and concludes in The Serpent's Shadow.
Why You'll Love It
- First book in Rick Riordan's The Kane Chronicles
- Exciting fantasy inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology
- Introduces Carter and Sadie Kane
- Features Egyptian gods, magicians and magical powers
- Includes Set, the powerful god of chaos
- Combines mythology, action, humour and adventure
- Brings ancient Egyptian legends into the modern world
- Features the British Museum, Rosetta Stone and House of Life
- Strong brother-and-sister adventure
- Packed with quests, secrets and supernatural battles
- Ideal for fans of Percy Jackson
- Great choice for middle-grade fantasy and mythology readers