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The Red Pyramid is a 2010 fantasy adventure novel by American author Rick Riordan and the first volume of The Kane Chronicles. It follows siblings Carter and Sadie Kane after an attempt by their Egyptologist father to summon an ancient Egyptian god produces catastrophic consequences. Narrated in alternating first person accounts by the siblings, the book places Egyptian deities, magic, and mythology in a contemporary setting for younger readers.
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Who are the main characters in The Red Pyramid?
The story follows siblings Carter and Sadie Kane, who have been raised apart after their mother’s death. Their father Julius Kane is an Egyptologist whose actions trigger the central crisis.
What happens when Julius Kane visits the British Museum?
Julius attempts to summon the Egyptian god Osiris beneath the Rosetta Stone. The ritual causes a catastrophic explosion and releases ancient powers that Carter and Sadie must confront.
Is The Red Pyramid part of a series?
It is the first book in Rick Riordan’s Kane Chronicles trilogy. The story continues in The Throne of Fire, published in 2011, and concludes with The Serpent’s Shadow in 2012.
How does The Red Pyramid use Egyptian mythology?
The novel features Egyptian gods such as Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Set as active forces in the modern world. Its magic system draws on the distinction between Egyptian gods and human magicians.
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