Fans of The Lightning Thief will probably appreciate author Rick Riordan's newest book, The Red Pyramid. The formula is similar, but this time the main characters are dealing with gods, magicians, and monsters from Egyptian mythology. The chapters are told in the alternating voices of siblings Carter and Sadie. After their father blows up the Rosetta Stone, he's entombed by the gods he released, and the kids are determined to get him back. After meeting a bunch of bizarre characters and discovering some unusual abilities, Carter learns that his body (and mind!) are hosting Horus, god of war, while Sadie is hosting Isis, goddess of wisdom. This is a relatively long book, but there's a lot to like - non-stop adventure, very clever (and funny) dialogue, and a hook for the next book in the series. The book is confusing at first, but readers who stick with it will be glad they did.
Monday, October 25, 2010
From the author of The Lightning Thief
Fans of The Lightning Thief will probably appreciate author Rick Riordan's newest book, The Red Pyramid. The formula is similar, but this time the main characters are dealing with gods, magicians, and monsters from Egyptian mythology. The chapters are told in the alternating voices of siblings Carter and Sadie. After their father blows up the Rosetta Stone, he's entombed by the gods he released, and the kids are determined to get him back. After meeting a bunch of bizarre characters and discovering some unusual abilities, Carter learns that his body (and mind!) are hosting Horus, god of war, while Sadie is hosting Isis, goddess of wisdom. This is a relatively long book, but there's a lot to like - non-stop adventure, very clever (and funny) dialogue, and a hook for the next book in the series. The book is confusing at first, but readers who stick with it will be glad they did.
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