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The Serpent's Shadow (The Kane Chronicles, Book Three) [Kindle Edition]

Rick Riordan
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Book Description

In their exciting final adventure, Carter and Sadie Kane are the mortal world's only hope of defeating the forces of chaos.


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Amazon Exclusive: What are Sadie and Carter Kane Reading?

Sadie Kane: "Reading? You should talk to my brother the genius… Sometimes I read books about London and occasionally I try to learn new hieroglyphics, but mostly I’m too busy with trainees and trying to defeat Apophis.”

My Reading List:

The Symbolic World of Egyptian Amulets by Philippe Germond

Treasures of the British Museum by Marjorie Caygill

The Annotated Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

City Secrets London: The Essential Insider’s Guide by Robert Kahn and Tim Adams

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian by R.O. Faulkner

Egyptian Love Spells and Rituals by Claudia Dillaire

Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Carter Kane: “I read a lot. That’s why Sadie calls me Mr. Wikipedia. My dad is a pretty big history buff, so I read classics and try to learn as much as I can about Egypt and my ancestors. It’s good research when you’re trying to saving the world.”

My Reading List:

The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations by John Haywood

Falconry: The Essential Guide by Steve Wright

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr., by Martin Luther King and Clayborne Carson

The Egyptian Book of the Dead translated by Robert P. Winston and Wallace Budge

Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau

The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Payne

The LA Lakers: 50 Amazing Years in the City of Angels by the LA Times Sports Staff

Britannia in Brief: The Scoop on All Things British by Leslie Baker and William Mullins

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

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Storytelling that will get readers hooked -- Philip Ardagh The Guardian Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical. Times Sure to become a classic Sunday Express

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Awesome- Very funny and lots of action and adventure! Person  |  83 reviewers made a similar statement
This book ended the series very well and had a happy ending. Kw  |  33 reviewers made a similar statement
My 10 year old boy has read the other 2 books in this series and loved them. Christy Johnson  |  39 reviewers made a similar statement
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I thought this was a great ending for the trilogy. I just hope we will see more of the Kane family if another series soon. Loved the cameo appearances from Camp Half Blood at the school dance! :-) I hope we might see a story arc mixing the demi gods and the magicians at some point?!
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38 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars He's done it again! May 6, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Honestly, I was a bit apprehensive going into this. Rick had left far more questions than answers at the end of TOF, and I had a horrible feeling that I was going to be disappointed with some of the resolutions.

I don't know why I doubted his abilities for a second.

Packed with the humor, action, and romance we've come to expect (not to mention including a suble nod or two to our friends in Manhattan), the final instalment in the Kane Chronicles Trilogy is guarenteed to keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end. An absolute must-read!
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48 of 59 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Riordan's Fans Won't Be Disappointed May 3, 2012
By Leigh
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
With "The Serpent's Shadow," Rick Riordan sticks with his winning formula: gods and heroes (or magicians) must work together to save the world--and they only have a few days to do it. In the final book of the Kane Chronicle, Carter and Sadie have to complete a quest to stop Apophis and the forces of chaos before they destroy all of the created order. Along the way there's plenty of humor, a little romance, some crazy outfits, and lots of fun twists as Riordan brings Egyptian mythology into the modern world. Fans of Riordan's Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series will notice a couple cameos--and some hints of more adventures to come. It's a fun romp of a read. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sadie's love triangle meets the Big Snake
After "setting" down "set" in the last book, the kids have to face the thulsa-doom of all snakes: Apophis. I blazed through this pretty fast since it was so entertaining. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good good
I just realized I can swipe and spell on my kindle fire but it need s work but I like it oh and the book was cool I guess who care s
Published 19 hours ago by Kelly Waller
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
I would recommend this book to somebody who likes action and likes to read books about Egyptian or any kind of mythology.
Published 1 day ago by Evan Fleshman
5.0 out of 5 stars son downloaded
My oldest son downloaded to his kindle fire he loves all of Ric Riordan's books and has them all on his kindle and has read each one several times.
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one day chuck norris and superman got into a fight the loser had to where his underwear on the out side of his pants for the rest of his life. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I love the book just simply love it love... Love LOVE Love L........O..........V.........E..... IT! I mean when you read it it can be touching!
Published 6 days ago by Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
This book is quite entertaining. I started to read it to my daughter and found out that I actually like it for myself. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Maria V. Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars The Serpents Shadow
My son is reading this Rick Riordan series of books. It was delivered to our house so quick which surprised us! Great price! Thank you Amazon.com....again!!!!
Published 6 days ago by Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars The Serpent' s shadow
I feel that this book is very good, giving the feeling of magic, adventure, and background humor. The presence of all of these make it's plot very enjoyable. Read more
Published 8 days ago by C. Gibson
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Great book. Loved it bad soon as I read it. Couldn't put it down for a long long time. Peace.
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Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.

For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 2002, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award.

While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to win the top three national awards in the mystery genre - the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Riordan turned to children's fiction when he started The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son.

Today over 30 million copies of his Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus books are in print in the United States, and rights have been sold into more than 35 countries. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller. In 2011, Rick received the Children's Choice Book Award for Author of the Year.

Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in San Antonio with his wife and two sons.


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"Reviewing" before reading?
That's what I keep saying!! It's pretty annoying for me...
Apr 17, 2012 by Lisa Velarde |  See all 5 posts
Conclusion: Don't read if you haven't read the book!..
The ending was kind of expected. I think what happened had to happen. I heard there's going to be a crossover mebbe, so I think this book sets that up nicely.
May 15, 2012 by A. White |  See all 3 posts
Serpent's Shadow: Expectations
I agree. As you know zia has no connection to what her shabti did with Carter making her not know about much.... Walt on the other hand is already very powerful.... and Ra restored will probably be the best thing yet.... Ra will fight Apophis and the world will be restored i cannot wait... I... Read more
Mar 28, 2012 by Lisa |  See all 4 posts
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