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The Throne of Fire

  • 2011 first published
  • 452 pages
  • ★ 4.6 (49 ratings)
  • 42 editions

Published in 2011, The Throne of Fire is a mythic fiction and stage-magic fiction novel by Rick Riordan. The story is set in Egypt and Brooklyn, in Modern Times. Characters include Sadie Kane, Carter Kane and Amos Kane. It deals with magic, Egyptian Mythology, Mythology and Magia.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, and 369 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 42 editions across 11 languages.

At about 452 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.

About The Throne of Fire

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 much time to master their skills at Brooklyn House, which has become 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 come to an 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 powerful than any magician has ever accomplished. First they have to search the world for the three sections of 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 in two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the globe, this second installment in the Kane Chronicles is nothing short of a thrill ride.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

Characters

  • Sadie Kane
  • Carter Kane
  • Amos Kane
  • Bast

Subjects

  • Magic
  • Adventure and adventurers
  • Egyptian Mythology
  • Fantasy
  • Quests, Expeditions
  • Action & Adventure
  • Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic
  • Mythology
  • Fantasy & Magic
  • Legends, Myths, Fables
  • Magia
  • Aventuras
  • Ficción juvenil
  • Children's fiction
  • Voyages and travels
  • Brothers and sisters

Quick answers

Who wrote The Throne of Fire?

The Throne of Fire was written by Rick Riordan and first published in 2011.

What genre is The Throne of Fire?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction, Magicians & Illusionists and Adventure.

How long is The Throne of Fire?

The median edition has 452 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Throne of Fire?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Throne of Fire, The Red Pyramid and The Name of the Wind.

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