Sections entitled 'Author's Notes' at the beginning and end of books in the series explain to readers that the story is a transcript of audiotapes Rick Riordan received from Carter and Sadie Kane. Carter and Sadie Kane, the titular characters, were inspired by two siblings that he taught, as well multicultural society.

The idea of having two multiracial siblings narrate the books also came from his experience as a teacher. Riordan had already written and published several books in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, which dealt with the interaction between Greek mythology and the modern world. They and their friends are forced to contend with Egyptian gods and goddesses who still interact with the modern world.Īuthor Rick Riordan, a former middle-school social studies teacher, stated that the idea for The Kane Chronicles came from his realization that the only ancient history subject more popular than Ancient Greece was Ancient Egypt. The siblings are powerful magicians descended from the two pharaohs Narmer and Ramses the Great.

The novels are narrated alternately in first-person by the two protagonists, siblings Carter and Sadie Kane. The series is set in the same universe as Riordan's other franchises, Camp Half-Blood Chronicles and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. The Kane Chronicles is a trilogy of adventure and Egyptian mythological fiction books written by American author Rick Riordan. Print ( hardcover and paperback), audiobook, e-book Sadie asks politely if her brother can have a sample before they sail on.The US and UK logo for The Kane ChroniclesĮgyptian mythological fiction, fantasy, adventure and children's fiction When they are faced with a scary demon in the underworld it comes out that he's not only Lord of Blood and Wine, but also Lord of Perfume. Great one-liners come out of nowhere to lighten the mood when facing all manner of horrible creatures and almost certain death. They also have that signature sardonic wit that Percy was known for. History lessons aside, this is a fun ride and mostly because Carter and Sadie are such great characters. Now that kids know what a ba is and how to pull things out of the Duat and restore Ma'at, etc., etc., subsequent novels in the series will be an easier read, but this one may take a couple read-throughs to get it all straight. There are so many gods and their backstories to keep track of, but then that's the history of ancient Egypt: complicated. Percy Jackson fans will probably be satisfied, but they have to like ancient history as much if not more than they like god-on-monster action.

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