Podcast: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

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🎙️ Podcast Script — The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

 Hi everyone! My name is Diego, and welcome to my podcast! Today I’m going to talk about an awesome book called The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. If you’re someone who enjoys stories full of adventure, magic, and mythology, especially Egyptian mythology, then you’re in for a treat.

 This book is great for middle-grade readers and up, especially those who like fast-paced stories with ancient myths mixed into the modern world. If you’re a fan of the Percy Jackson series, or if you love fantasy books that teach you something cool along the way, you’ll probably really enjoy this one.

 The main characters are Carter and Sadie Kane, two siblings who have grown up very differently—Carter traveling the world with their dad, and Sadie living in London with their grandparents. But when their dad tries to summon an Egyptian goddess and things go very wrong, the two are thrown into a wild journey that takes them across the United States and to Egypt—places like New York, Phoenix, Cairo, and Alexandria. Along the way, they meet gods, monsters, and discover that they’re part of a secret world of magicians.

 The big conflict in the book is that the god Set is trying to build a red pyramid and take over the world. Carter and Sadie’s dad is taken hostage in the process, and the siblings have to travel, train, and figure out how to stop him. The rising action is packed with magical battles and discoveries, but the real heart of the story is how Carter and Sadie learn to trust each other and accept who they are. The climax is a huge showdown with Set, full of danger and surprises, but I won’t spoil the ending.

 What really made me love this book is how it mixes action with ancient myths in a really fun and smart way. I’ve always liked stories about mythology—not just the Egyptian kind, but also Greek, Norse, and others. And I like when authors take those stories and bring them into our modern world. Plus, the humor and sibling banter between Carter and Sadie kept the story really entertaining.

 Here’s a moment I really liked—it’s funny, but it also gives you a sense of how Rick Riordan weaves in history with humor. In this scene, Carter, Sadie, and their dad are at a museum looking at the Rosetta Stone:

"The Rosetta Stone," I said. "Isn't that a computer program?" Sadie asked. I wanted to tell her how stupid she was, but the curator cut me off with a nervous laugh. "Young lady, the Rosetta Stone was the key to deciphering hieroglyphics! It was discovered by Napoleon's army in 1799 and—" "Oh, right," Sadie said. "I remember now." I knew she was just saying that to shut him up, but my dad wouldn't let it go. "Sadie," he said, "until this stone was discovered, regular mortals... er, I mean, no one had been able to read hieroglyphics for centuries..."

I loved that part because it's funny but also teaches you something—and it’s just one example of how the book makes learning about history and mythology really entertaining.

 So if you’re looking for a book that mixes humor, adventure, family, and Egyptian gods, definitely pick up The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. It’s a great read and might even get you curious to learn more about ancient Egypt. Thanks for listening, and I hope you check it out!