The Red Pyramid
by Rick Riordan · The Kane Chronicles, Book 1 series · Grade 4-8 · Ages Ages 10-14
Carter and Sadie Kane are siblings who have grown up apart, but everything changes when their dad takes them to the British Museum. After a strange magical accident, they discover their family is connected to ancient Egyptian gods and secret powers.
Key vocabulary
A pharaoh was a ruler of ancient Egypt, like a king or queen.
Hieroglyphics are ancient Egyptian picture-writing. Each symbol can stand for a sound, word, or idea.
A sarcophagus is a stone coffin used in ancient times. It was often decorated with pictures and symbols.
An amulet is a small charm someone wears or carries. People believed it could bring protection or luck.
An obelisk is a tall, narrow stone pillar that points up like a skinny tower.
Papyrus is a plant ancient Egyptians used to make a kind of paper.
A magician is someone who uses magic or performs amazing tricks. In this story, magic is part of an ancient secret world.
A portal is a magical doorway or opening. It can lead to another place very quickly.