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The Throne of Fire

#2 in series

by Rick Riordan
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In Book 2 of the Kane Chronicles, Carter and Sadie Kane face growing opposition from the House of Life, and the stage is set for the final battle, to take place in Book 3. "Fans of the Riordan magic—equal parts danger, myth, and irreverence—will embrace this new series with open arms."— The Horn Book #1 New York Times best-seller Rick Riordan, a master at making mythology fun and relevant, takes on ancient Egypt Told in two points of view, one male and one female Combines witty, relatable heroes, gods and monsters, prophecies and curses, and non-stop action Ideal for middle grade readers, but older readers will enjoy it, too Soon to be adapted into a movie for Netflix, with Rick attached as producer 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 time to master their skills at Brooklyn House, 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 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 difficult than any magician has ever accomplished. First they have to search the world for 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 by two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the globe, this second installment of the Kane Chronicles is nothing short of a thrill ride.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Kane Chronicles

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 20, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781368096300
      • File size: 372372 KB
      • Duration: 12:55:46

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from July 25, 2011
      The amazing performances of Kevin R. Free and Katherine Kellgren make this YA fantasyâthe second volume in Riordan's The Kane Chroniclesâenthralling for listeners of any age. Descendants of the House of Life, Carter and Sadie Kane are teenage magicians responsible for preventing Egyptian gods from interfering with mortals. And this time around, the brother-and-sister team face off against the chaos snake Apophisâsomething that's bound to interfere with Sadie's 13th birthday party. But even being chased through the streets of London by monstrous gods doesn't slow down Sadie. Meanwhile, Carter continues to train a troupe of young magicians to battle the forces of evil. Free deftly handles Carter's narration; he sounds exactly like a 14âyear-old boy, while voicing dozens of other characters. Kellgren's narration is no less impressive, and her interpretation of a budding teen girl is exuberant and believable, as are the multitude of other colorful characters she creates. Between these two spirited performances, the characters come to life and leave listeners breathless. A Hyperion hardcover.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Having learned that the god of chaos will soon be able to escape its prison, siblings Carter and Sadie Kane must do the impossible and raise the sun god, Ra, to save the world. Kevin Free bestows intelligence and bravery upon Carter's character as he attempts to protect his younger sister and the world at large. In alternating chapters, Katherine Kellgren portrays the precocious Sadie, embodying the teen's sarcasm, wit, and angst, all in a snappy British accent. The second book in the Kane Chronicles is full of action, revelations, and betrayals as the siblings face a multitude of hostile gods in their race to find Ra and confront the rivals who are determined to see them fail. J.M. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

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