Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist they are all―including Leo―related to a god.įans of demigods, prophecies, and quests will be left breathless-and panting for Book Two. In this exciting second installment of the three-book series, Carter and Sadie, offspring of the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. What’s troubling is the curse everyone keeps talking about, and that a camper’s gone missing. Seriously, the place beats Wilderness School hands down, with its weapons training, monsters, and fine-looking girls. His new cabin at Camp Half-Blood is filled with them. 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. Oh, and did we mention that no one knows where Ra is, exactly? First they have to search the world for the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells. But that would be a feat more difficult than any magician has ever accomplished. To have any chance of battling the forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god, Ra.

In other words, it's a typical week for the Kane family. If they don't prevent him from breaking free in a few days' time, the world will end. Ever since the gods of ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in trouble.Īs 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 their skills at Brooklyn House, a training ground for young magicians.Īnd now their most threatening enemy yet-the Chaos snake, Apophis-is rising.

The throne of fire