The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles Book 1)

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Carter and Sadie Kane have nothing in common but their parents and they barely know each other. When they were young their mother died under mysterious circumstances. One night their father brings them together at the British Museum promising a research experiment that will set things right for the family. His plans go horribly wrong.

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The first volume (Hyperion, 2010) of Rick Riordan's "Kane Chronicles" series, a nonstop adventure, brings Egyptian mythology to life. Bickering siblings Carter and Sadie are swept away from their Egyptologist father and kidnapped as they try to outsmart evil gods and save humanity from destruction. The story is told alternately by each sibling, offering two very distinct perspectives. Rooted in ancient mythology, the tale features Riordan's trademark humor and witty contemporary dialogue. Narrators Kevin R. Free and Katherine Kellgren perfectly capture the siblings' different natures and the gods' distinct personalities. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.