Forming a trio with HOTEL VALHALLA and CAMP HALF-BLOOD CONFIDENTIAL, this companion guide gives readers the inside scoop on Brooklyn House - the safe haven in New York for magicians like Carter and Sadie Kane. But beware, anything can happen in the world of Egyptian magic. For those with the blood of the pharaohs, this is your first step down the path of the gods. It's packed with quizzes, stories and inside info on the Ancient Egyptian deities. But what good is power without knowing how to use it? That's where this training manua. You are quite clearly descended from Egyptian royalty, with magical powers gifted from the gods. Congratulations on reaching Brooklyn House in one piece. And, as always, the brilliant author manages to work a little educational material into a great summer beach read.Brooklyn House Magician's Manual (Hardback)īy Riordan, Rick Designed by Hughes, Ben Other books in this series Kane Chronicles, the Paperback Box Set (the Kane Chronicles Box Set with Graphic Novel Sampler). To say nothing of the funny chapter headings (such as 'A Birthday Invitation to Armageddon') and the teasing brother-sister banter as Sadie and Carter take turns narrating. Riordan's wit is in top form here, introducing a new protector god who's irreverent to say the least (not spoiling the surprise). It digs into life in Brooklyn, with new recruits in training, and is filled with adventures that mix gods and mortals, world travel via portal, pyramid and museum pillaging, and inventive combat magic. Jeffrey Archers books in order Since his debut in 1976, Jeffrey Archer has published gripping thrillers including the Clifton Chronicles and William Warwick series. 1 The Throne of Fire, The Graphic Novel book cover.

With the complex story set-up out of the way already, Throne of Fire gets right to the action. The Kane Chronicles books in order The Kane Chronicles, Book One The Red Pyramid book cover.

If our summary of the book's plot didn't make sense, readers will definitely want to re-read The Red Pyramid and check out the handy glossaries in the back of THE THRONE OF FIRE (thank goodness they're included this time!). Sadie and Carter's world may be ending - a common theme in many fantasy books these days - but they really are in for a fun ride, and so are readers.

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