Parents' Guide to

The Throne of Fire: The Kane Chronicles, Book 2

By Carrie R. Wheadon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Riordan's usual winning mix of action, mythology, and humor.

Book Rick Riordan Fantasy 2011
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this book.

Community Reviews

age 11+

Based on 4 parent reviews

age 11+

Excellent Kane sequel has action, peril, cursing

CSM GUIDE: Violence 3/5 Romance 0/5 DDS 0/5 Language 1/5. Language: Barely any: "damn," "oh gods," "hell," and one "s--t."
age 11+

Excellent Kane sequel has action, peril, cursing

CSM GUIDE: Violence 3/5 Romance 0/5 DDS 0/5 Language 1/5. Language: Barely any: "damn," "oh gods," "hell," and one "s--t."

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (4):
Kids say (24):

Sadie and Carter's world may be ending -- a common theme in many fantasy books these days -- but they really are in for a fun ride, and so are readers. If our summary of the book's plot didn't make sense, readers will definitely want to re-read The Red Pyramid and check out the handy glossaries in the back of THE THRONE OF FIRE (thank goodness they're included this time!). With the complex story set-up out of the way already, Throne of Fire gets right to the action. It digs into life in Brooklyn, with new recruits in training, and is filled with adventures that mix gods and mortals, world travel via portal, pyramid and museum pillaging, and inventive combat magic.

Riordan's wit is in top form here, introducing a new protector god who's irreverent to say the least (not spoiling the surprise). To say nothing of the funny chapter headings (such as "A Birthday Invitation to Armageddon") and the teasing brother-sister banter as Sadie and Carter take turns narrating. And, as always, the brilliant author manages to work a little educational material into a great summer beach read.

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