The Serpent's Shadow Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
10
+
Great for independent readers who enjoy fast-paced, mythologically inspired adventures with complex character dynamics.

About the Book

In the concluding Kane Chronicles volume, Carter and Sadie face the final battle against Apophis as the chaos serpent breaks free and begins consuming the Egyptian gods and the world itself; the siblings must find a way to shadow-execute the unkillable enemy before all is lost. A satisfying trilogy conclusion with humor, mythology, and heart.

Content Ratings

❤️
Mild Romance
The main characters' respective romantic relationships are resolved warmly. A kiss occurs for each protagonist. Romance remains sweet and secondary to the adventure.
💡
Mild Themes
The conclusion celebrates courage, the value of diverse mythological traditions, and the importance of family bonds when facing apparently hopeless odds.
⚔️
Moderate Violence
A final confrontation involves large-scale destruction and deaths of gods. Stakes are cosmological and combat is intense for the intended age group.
The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan Book Cover
The Kane Chronicles
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3
Engagement:
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Author:
Rick Riordan
Genre:
Fantasy
Published:
2012
Page Count:
406
Ages:
10
+

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