By Rick Riordan
ISBN-13: 978-1423113386
The Red Pyramid is the first title in a new series by the famed author of the Percy Jackson series, Rick Riordan. We're introduced to two exciting lead characters who both share in the story's narration. Carter Kane is a 14 year-old African American teen who has lived with his father, Julius, his entire life. Sadie Kane is 12 years old, looks caucasian, (taking after their mother), with light skin, blue eyes, and hair that she likes to put colored streaks throughout. Julius' wife is the mother to both Carter and Sadie Kane, but she died when the children were quite young. Because of a custody agreement, Sadie lives in London all year-round with her grandparents, seeing her brother and father only two times per year, which has resulted in the two being more like distant relatives than siblings. Julius is an archeologist, traveling around the world studying ancient Egyptian artifacts and bringing his son, Carter, along with him wherever he goes. Carter, because of his father's teachings, is an awkward 14 year old boy, a bit hesitant and unsure of himself. Sadie, on the other hand, despite being two years younger than Carter, is a bit more aggressive, quick to speak her mind and very confident of herself and her opinions.
This is an action-packed story that blends magic, and mythology with the modern world, and the reader is instantly drawn into the adventure. Fans of mythology, especially Egyptian mythology, will not be disappointed.
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