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When Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane accidentally unleashes the ancient god Set during a ritual, he is banished while his two children, Carter and Sadie, must team up to save him. The siblings, who are descendants of the pharaohs and possess magical powers, discover that the Egyptian gods have been released into the modern world. Now Carter and Sadie must travel across the globe, learning to master their own magical abilities while trying to defeat Set before he destroys everything they love.
Quick Summary
Carter and Sadie Kane might be the most unlikely siblings ever one's a quiet only child who's traveled the world with their archaeologist dad, while the other is a regular kid stuck at their grandparents' house but when they accidentally unleash the Egyptian god Set, they discover they're actually descended from a long line of magicians. Rick Riordan does for Egyptian mythology what he did for Greek mythology in Percy Jackson: he makes thousands of years of ancient history feel urgent, funny, and completely alive, with Carter and Sadie bantering their way through life-threatening situations. The book is perfect for kids who love humor and adventure, especially those who might be reluctant readers, because the chapters are short, the pacing is fast, and there's always something ridiculous or exciting happening to keep you turning pages. Parents should know there's some genuinely scary stuff Set is a chaos god, and kids do get hurt but it's balanced with a lot of heart, especially in the way Carter and Sadie's relationship evolves from awkward strangers to a real team. If your kid devoured Percy Jackson and wants more of that same energetic, witty style, they'll find it here, just with pyramids and scarabs instead of Greek temples and sea monsters.