The Red Pyramid
Rick Riordan's The Red Pyramid (2010) is a mythic fiction novel. It takes readers to Egypt and Brooklyn in Modern Times. It features Sadie Kane, Carter Kane and Amos. It deals with Egyptian Mythology, egyptologists, magic and family secrets.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 51 ratings, and 552 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 50 editions across 14 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Chapter Books bestseller list in 2010.
At about 533 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours.
About The Red Pyramid
Since their mother’s death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a “research experiment” at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives. Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them—Set—has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe—a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Chapter Books, 2010
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Paperback Books, 2011
Quick answers
Who wrote The Red Pyramid?
The Red Pyramid was written by Rick Riordan and first published in 2010.
What genre is The Red Pyramid?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.
How long is The Red Pyramid?
The median edition has 533 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Red Pyramid?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Throne of Fire, The Red Pyramid and The Da Vinci Code.
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