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Synopsis
He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. Unfortunately, the magicians of the House of Life are on the brink of civil war, the gods are divided, and the young initiates of Brooklyn House stand almost alone against the forces of chaos. The Kanes' only hope is an ancient spell that might turn the serpent's own shadow into a weapon, but the magic has been lost for a millennia. To find the answer they need, the Kanes must rely on the murderous ghost of a powerful magician who might be able to lead them to the serpent's shadow . . . or might lead them to their deaths in the depths of the underworld. Nothing less than the mortal world is at stake when the Kane family fulfills its destiny in this thrilling conclusion to the Kane Chronicles.
Is The Serpent's Shadow appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade fantasy finale features magical battles against a chaos serpent with moderate fantasy violence (fighting gods and monsters), death themes, and perilous underworld journeys, but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and supernatural elements.
Who'll love this
Action-packed adventure with Egyptian mythology, sibling heroes, magic spells, and an epic final battle to save the world from eternal darkness.