Fans of The Kane Chronicles series will adore this gorgeous primer on the people, places, gods, and creatures found in Rick Riordan's #1 New York Times bestselling series. Boasting lenticulars, an easy-to-assemble trading card pyramid, and full-color diagrams and maps, this deluxe, lavishly illustrated guide teaches readers how to compile secret messages, read hieroglyphics, and recite ancient magic spells. Featuring enough information and extras to satisfy avid followers and budding Egyptologists alike, this guide will cast a spell on readers of all ages.
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RickRiordan (www.rickriordan.com)is the author of the New YorkTimes #1 best-selling TheHeroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero; the New York Times #1 best-sellingThe Kane Chronicles, Book One:The Red Pyramid; as well as the five books in the New York Times #1 best-sellingPercy Jackson and the Olympians series: TheLightning Thief; TheSea of Monsters; TheTitan's Curse; TheBattle of the Labyrinth; and TheLast Olympian. His previous novels for adults include the hugelypopular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mysterygenre. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I found the real appearances of the people disturbing especially anubis I always found him cute but here he looks- uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Stacy J
Format:Hardcover
I found a misplaced copy of this book while grocery shopping right around the time I was finishing up the 2nd Kane Chronicles book with my sons(7 and 9)....I was beyond excited...but put it down after a quick scan through the pages deciding I would probably be buying it for myself and wasn't sure if my sons would be interested. I obsessed over this book for 2 days and ran back to the store and bought it(sorry Amazon...I was too impatient for shipping) My sons LOVE the Survival Guide, it gave us a chance to discuss the illustrations of the characters compared to what we imagined in our minds. And it is also nice to see how much they remember from the books(they were paying attention, not just dragging out bedtime..YAY!). They look through this book everyday. I just started reading the Percy Jackson series to them(while we patiently wait for the 3rd Kane Chronicles book), and they are using the Kane Chronicles Survival Guide to compare characters from the two series if they sound even the slightest bit similar. I will be ordering the survival guide for Percy Jackson as well.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Although I consider his books slightly overrated, Rick Riordan is, in my opinion, a fantastic writer for middle grade and teenage readers. However, when it comes to the spin-offs and guides of his bestselling series, I'm not so sure about their quality.
In the style of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide, The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide has a splendid cover: some very cool 3-D images that change when you look at them from a different angle as well as a magnetic clasp. The papers inside are of good quality. I'm pretty sure even the haters of The Kane Chronicles will admit that this book *looks* good.
But you know that old phrase to not judge a book by its cover? Well that's true here, because that content inside this book is lackluster. Most of the information presented in this "Survival Guide" is just basic info, rehashed into this new book. There are also lots of pretty boring character and plot summaries, which, if you really wanted to, could find on Wikipedia or something of the like. Some brief retellings of Egyptian myths are included as well, plus a tiny bit of Egyptian history. Most of the guide, though, has nothing new to tell us about Carter or Sadie, or even the world of The Kane Chronicles.
Even the art doesn't save the sub-par text. Antonio Javier Caparo, the series' illustrator, is just as great of an illustrator as Rick Riordan is of a writer, but there isn't much art by him in here, and most of the art is seen on the cover (remember, the images change, so there are 8 characters displayed on the cover). There's not that much quality art inside the book and even some of the art feels rehashed.
By now, if you're a die-hard fan of the series and reading this, you're probably thinking "But Rick Riordan wrote this guide! I've read everything by him and loved it. Why should this be any different? I'll love anything by him, including this guide! Right?" Wrong. This book was NOT WRITTEN BY RICK RIORDAN. This book was written by Mary-Jane Knight, as can be seen on this book's copyright page. I have no idea what Mr. Riordan thinks of these guides, but if I were him, I'd be pretty disappointed in my publisher for milking the cash cow.
Overall, I feel that this book is caught in a Catch-22: only the fans of the series will be drawn to reading this, but they will find the material to be mostly filler and nothing earth-shattering, ground-breaking, or even revealing. Meanwhile, non-fans of the series could get an introduction to the series in this survival guide, but I'm pretty sure they won't be drawn to this book like that.
Conclusion: If you must, as a Kane Chronicles fan, read this book, get it from your library. If you are thinking of buying this as a gift for a Kane Chronicles fan, don't, unless they're easily impressed by 100+ pages of colourful images. If you don't like Rick Riordan, don't buy this book. And if you like him, don't buy this book.
In the style of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide, The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide has a splendid cover: some very cool 3-D images that change when you look at them from a different angle as well as a magnetic clasp. The papers inside are of good quality. I'm pretty sure even the haters of The Kane Chronicles will admit that this book *looks* good.
But you know that old phrase to not judge a book by its cover? Well that's true here, because that content inside this book is lackluster. Most of the information presented in this "Survival Guide" is just basic info, rehashed into this new book. There are also lots of pretty boring character and plot summaries, which, if you really wanted to, could find on Wikipedia or something of the like. Some brief retellings of Egyptian myths are included as well, plus a tiny bit of Egyptian history. Most of the guide, though, has nothing new to tell us about Carter or Sadie, or even the world of The Kane Chronicles.
Even the art doesn't save the sub-par text. Antonio Javier Caparo, the series' illustrator, is just as great of an illustrator as Rick Riordan is of a writer, but there isn't much art by him in here, and most of the art is seen on the cover (remember, the images change, so there are 8 characters displayed on the cover). There's not that much quality art inside the book and even some of the art feels rehashed.
By now, if you're a die-hard fan of the series and reading this, you're probably thinking "But Rick Riordan wrote this guide! I've read everything by him and loved it. Why should this be any different? I'll love anything by him, including this guide! Right?" Wrong. This book was NOT WRITTEN BY RICK RIORDAN. This book was written by Mary-Jane Knight, as can be seen on this book's copyright page. I have no idea what Mr. Riordan thinks of these guides, but if I were him, I'd be pretty disappointed in my publisher for milking the cash cow.
Overall, I feel that this book is caught in a Catch-22: only the fans of the series will be drawn to reading this, but they will find the material to be mostly filler and nothing earth-shattering, ground-breaking, or even revealing. Meanwhile, non-fans of the series could get an introduction to the series in this survival guide, but I'm pretty sure they won't be drawn to this book like that.
Conclusion: If you must, as a Kane Chronicles fan, read this book, get it from your library. If you are thinking of buying this as a gift for a Kane Chronicles fan, don't, unless they're easily impressed by 100+ pages of colourful images. If you don't like Rick Riordan, don't buy this book. And if you like him, don't buy this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and helpful
He title says it all. I love the kane chronicles ( almost as much as percy Jackson) and I was amazed at how detailed the guide was. Read more
Published 2 days ago by gaara' s girl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Kane Chronicles Survival Guide
Bought this for my grandson, who loves Rick Riordan. Don't know if he's had a chance to read it yet. Thanks for prompt delivery and product being as described!
Published 23 days ago by Marilyn Baldwin
2.0 out of 5 stars
Cover picture problem
the cover photo was dislodged from the cover. although it was still in the package. i glued it back on because this was to be a gift item and there was no time for an exchange. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Tina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
My son was thrilled when we gave him this book for his birthday. He has read it numerous times. Each time he gathers some new tidbit from it.
Published 1 month ago by Melreyn
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide
I am a huge fan of Riordan's work and this is another to add to his long list of great books! A must have for any true Riordan fan.
Published 2 months ago by Max Benitz
5.0 out of 5 stars
This awesome Kane guide
I chose 5 out of 5 because it deserves that rating. There is nothing that I disliked about this book,it gave all the information that I needed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by arianna robinson
3.0 out of 5 stars
the guide
good story but short .I liked the pictures because they were detailed. another great story by Rick Riordian I recommend it
Published 2 months ago by Paige thorgerson
5.0 out of 5 stars
It helped me a lot.
I listen to audio books so seeing to characters helps my mind while I listen to them. Its great. Pat
Published 2 months ago by Mamapat
1.0 out of 5 stars
Where is my book?
It hasn't arrived yet. They said it would come until today. Really disapointed, I am waiting for almost two months.
Published 3 months ago by Ayumi Domingues
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
A good read but a little boring after the rest of the series but there is a little too much fact.
Published 3 months ago by Peter Boynton
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