The Red Pyramid

THE RED PYRAMID

By:  Rick Riordan

FIRST SENTENCE

“We only have a few hours, so listen carefully.”

SUMMARY

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Since his mother’s death six years ago, Carter Kane had 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.

REVIEW

Since I enjoyed the Percy Jackson books so much, I had a feeling I was going to love The Red Pyramid.  I was not disappointed! 

I have an interest in Egypt because my father used to work there for a time.  I also learned about the Egyptian pyramids and Gods on a museum field trip.  This book was yet another way for me to learn more about Egypt. 

Two siblings who barely knew each other, Carter and Sadie eventually came to depend on each other.  Carter started out a bit timid, but he gained confidence throughout the story.  Sadie was pretty bossy at first, but she acted nicer as time went by. 

One of my favorite things about this book was that it really had two story tellers – Carter and Sadie.  I liked how Riordan would choose one character or the other to tell certain parts of the story.  Really neat!

I can totally picture this book as a movie.  I see amazing special effects and characters with strong personalities. 

RATING

4        Plot

5        Characters

5        Attention Grabbing

2        Girlie-Meter

4        Ending

20      TOTAL

5        STARS

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