by Rick Riordan
Part of The Kane Chronicles, book 2
First published 2011
Carter and Sadie Kane are the world's last hope. With the chaos god Apophis on the brink of breaking free, the siblings must traverse the globe to find the lost Book of Ra and master its ancient spells. Their daring quest pits them against forces more powerful than anything they've faced before. Can the Kanes revive the forgotten sun god Ra and save the world from certain destruction?
Genres: mythology, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Brooklyn, Egypt, New York
Period: 21st-Century, Modern Times, Present
452 pages · Paperback · Puffin Books