**In Book 2 of the Kane Chronicles, Carter and Sadie Kane face growing
opposition from the House of Life, and the stage is set for the final
battle, to take place in Book 3.
**"Fans of the Riordan magic--equal parts danger, myth, and
irreverence--will embrace this new series with open arms."--The Horn
Book
- #1 New York Times best-seller
- Rick Riordan, a master at making mythology fun and relevant, takes on
ancient Egypt
- Told in two points of view, one male and one female
- Combines witty, relatable heroes, gods and monsters, prophecies and
curses, and non-stop action
- Ideal for middle grade readers, but older readers will enjoy it, too
- Soon to be adapted into a movie for Netflix, with Rick attached as
producer
Ever since the gods of ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world,
Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in trouble.
As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their
command; but the devious gods haven't given them time to master their
skills at Brooklyn House, a training ground for young magicians.
And now their most threatening enemy yet--the Chaos snake, Apophis--is
rising. If they don't prevent him from breaking free in a few days'
time, the world will end. In other words, it's a typical week for the
Kane family.
To have any chance of battling the forces of Chaos, the Kanes must
revive the sun god, Ra. But that would be a feat more difficult than any
magician has ever accomplished. First they have to search the world for
the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells. Oh, and
did we mention that no one knows where Ra is, exactly?
Narrated by two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of
new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the
globe, this second installment of the Kane Chronicles is nothing short
of a thrill ride.
