title: The Kane Chronicles - Book One Red Pyramid: The Graphic Novel
author:  Rick Riordan 
description: Gr 4-8-In this graphic adaptation of the first book in the "Kane Chronicles" series (Hyperion), Sadie and Carter Kane search for their missing father, an archaeologist specializing in Egyptian antiquities. Their quest takes them to major world cities, where they learn of their family heritage as Egyptian magicians who seek to destroy evil forces throughout civilization. The book has a cinematic feel, with excellent aerial shots, images revealed from unique points of view, and action delineated by slanted panels. The full-color art has a slick, luminous quality, enhancing the magical elements. Color is used to excellent advantage. For example, historical images in monochromatic shades of silver, copper, and blue visually distinguish the old kingdoms. Judicious use of red text reinforces the evil voice of Sekhmet. The powerful superhero quality is evident throughout the tale, where gods and goddesses resemble superheroes. Women move like superheroes, especially Bast, who claims "Combat magic is my specialty." Contests between warring powers, the scorpion sequence, the appearance of Sekhmet, and the boat traversing the cataract all crackle with action. Occasionally, some of the changes in layout, such as a full-page horizontal spread of selected panels, abruptly interrupt the narrative flow and make following the story confusing. Still, readers will eagerly identify with Carter when he declares, "It was a fight to the death and I felt great." This action adventure is jam-packed with ancient Egyptian culture and mythology, and will captivate young readers.-Barbara M. Moon, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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  > Collection copyright © 2013 Disney • Hyperion Books _The Kane Chronicles,
  > Book One: The Red Pyramid_ Text copyright © 2010 by Rick Riordan
  
  > Hieroglyph art by Michelle Gengaro-Kokmen © Disney Cover illustration © 2010
  > by John Rocco _The Kane Chronicles, Book Two: The Throne of Fire_ Text
  > copyright © 2011 Rick Riordan
  
  > Hieroglyph art by Michelle Gengaro-Kokmen © Disney Cover illustration © 2011
  > by John Rocco _The Kane Chronicles, Book Three: The Serpent’s Shadow_ Text
  > copyright © 2012 by Rick Riordan
  
  > Hieroglyph art by Michelle Gengaro-Kokmen © Disney Cover illustration © 2012
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