Books like The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
Following the modern awakening of Ancient Egyptian gods, brothers and sisters Carter and Sadie Kane are thrust into a frantic quest to stop the rising chaos serpent Apophis. As descendants of the House of Life, they wield magical powers but must race against time to gather the three sections of the Book of Ra and learn its incantations in order to revive the sun god Ra and thwart the impending apocalypse. Their adventure takes them around the globe, balancing clever wit, sibling teamwork, and the looming threat of an ancient force of doom.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Rick Riordan
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