About Me
- Ms. Fischbuch
- I'm the school librarian at G.S. Lakie Middle School. As you can see - me, reading and comfy chairs go way back. I still enjoy Asterix and many other graphic novels. My main reason for blogging is for reviewing books for the students and anyone else that might be interested in YA literature.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Throne of Fire
The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan - The Kane Chronicles Book 2
Ever sine the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in trouble. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command; but the devious gods haven't given them time to master thier skills at Brooklyn House, a training gound for young magicians. And now their most threatening enemy yet - the Chaos snake, Apophis - is rising. If they don't prevent him form breaking free ina few days' time, the world will end. In other Words, it's a typical week for the Kane family.
To Have any chance of battling the forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god, Ra. But that would be a feat more difficulet than any magician has ever accomplished. First they have to search the world for the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells. Oh- and did we mention that no one knows where Ra is, exactly?
Narrated by two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the globe, this second installment of the Kane Chronicles is nothing short of a thrill ride.
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