Kane Chronicles Books In Order
Looking for the proper way to read the Kane Chronicles books in order? I’ve read every book in Rick Riordan’s Egyptian mythology series. Below you’ll see summaries for each of the books too!
The Kane Chronicles was the second middle grade fantasy series written by Rick Riordan and it’s part of the Percy Jackson Universe. But that’s not necessarily the book series to read after Percy Jackson! Check out our article on the proper Percy Jackson reading order before diving into this series – there is something else we recommend you read first!
Use the information below to read the Kane Chronicles in order and catch up on what happened in the series if you are about to start a later book. Look out for our other Rick Riordan series guides as well!
What is Kane Chronicles About?
The Kane Chronicles is a series based on Egyptian mythology. Carter and Sadie Kane have been split up their entire lives and must learn to use their Egyptian magic to defeat Egyptian Gods and monsters to protect their home world. Percy Jackson makes a cameo appearance in this series that contains three books.
Kane Chronicles Books in Order
- The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles Book 1) (2010)
- The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles Book 2) (2011)
- The Serpents Shadow (The Kane Chronicles Book 3) (2012)
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Kane Chronicles Summaries
The Red Pyramid
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2010
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: Kane Chronicles #1
Plot
The Kane Chronicles is a series based on Egyptian mythology. Carter and Sadie Kane have been split up their entire lives and must learn to use their Egyptian magic to defeat Egyptian Gods and monsters to protect their home world.
Why Jackie loves it
When it comes to mythology retellings, Rick Riordan can’t be better. My kids also loved that Percy Jackson makes an appearance in this one.
Find this book in: Kane Chronicles Books in Order / Books like Percy Jackson
The Throne of Fire
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2011
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: Kane Chronicles #2
Plot
The Kane siblings need to stop Apophis from rising and destroying their world. To do so, they try to revive Ra, the sun god, who is essentially a senior citizen by going in search of the Book of Ra.
Why Jackie loves it
Because there’s a lot of humor, this story is fun to read – particularly Ra’s portion of the story.
The Serpent’s Shadow
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2012
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: Kane Chronicles #3
Plot
Once again, the Kane siblings are on a quest to stop Apophis from destroying everything. The adventures they get into are fun and it’s great to see Carter and Sadie get the help of all the other Kane Chronicle characters.
Why Jackie loves it
The siblings are badass in this one. It’s a good ending to the series as it flushes out the characters. It also has some of my fantastic scenes in the series.
Helpful Tip
- Percy Jackson makes a brief appearance in this series!
- If you are trying to read this book as part of your Percy Jackson book journey, we have a guide to the proper Percy Jackson Reading Order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Kane Chronicles linked to Percy Jackson?
Yes! The Kane Chronicles take place within the Percy Jackson Universe. Percy Jackson even makes an appearance in the story.
Is the Kane Chronicles series finished?
Sadly, the Kane Chronicles trilogy is complete. Rick Riordan has not announced any other books in the series.
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Epilogue
If you like Egyptian mythology, I think you will love this trilogy. If you’ve already read the series, do you like the Kane Chronicles series as much as Rick Riordan’s other books? Let me know below!
