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The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan Summary

The Red Pyramid
Rick Riordan
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Overview of The Red Pyramid

Ancient Egyptian gods unleashed! Rick Riordan's award-winning "The Red Pyramid" blends mythology with modern adventure through siblings Carter and Sadie's recorded tales. Translated into 19 languages and maintaining a 4.10 Goodreads rating, this bestseller captivates with educational thrills that transition perfectly to acclaimed audiobooks.

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When Gods Walk Among Us: A Modern Egyptian Adventure

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Imagine waking up one ordinary day to discover your estranged father has accidentally unleashed five ancient Egyptian gods during a museum visit, been imprisoned in a golden sarcophagus, and disappeared into the floor. This is precisely the situation facing siblings Carter and Sadie Kane in "The Red Pyramid." Their world transforms overnight from one of awkward family visits and normal teenage concerns into a dangerous landscape where Egyptian deities walk among us, magic flows through modern cities, and they discover powers they never knew they possessed. The most shocking revelation? This magical chaos isn't foreign to their family - it's their birthright.

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The Kane Legacy: Divided by Circumstance, United by Blood

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Magic and Gods in the Modern World

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Identity Through Heritage and Divine Connection

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Magic Lives On

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