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The Serpent's Shadow

by Rick Riordan · The Kane Chronicles

A mythology-rich series finale where saving the world means mastering forbidden magic and paying personal costs.

Kid
73
/ 100
Parent
64
/ 100
Teacher
68
/ 100
Best fit: ages 11-13 Still works: ages 10-15

Our Take

Entertainment-leaning adventure with solid educational backbone — kids love it more than parents value it, but teachers find it surprisingly versatile.

✓ Perfect for

  • • Kids who loved Percy Jackson and want to explore Egyptian mythology
  • • Readers who enjoy action-adventure with genuine ethical dilemmas
  • • Middle-graders ready for stories where heroes make hard choices with real consequences

Book facts

Format
middle grade novel
ISBN
9788580572018
Series
The Kane Chronicles
Illustration
none

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