The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles, #1)
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I guess it started in London, the night our dad blew up the British Museum. My name is Carter Kane. I’m fourteen and my home is a suitcase.
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Muffin never seemed to get older or bigger.
Becky
She's a god(dess)
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“Good-bye, Osiris,” the fiery man said. With another flick of his hand, he conjured a glowing coffin around our dad.
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“I’m Julius’s brother.
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“Manhattan has other problems. Other gods. It’s best we stay separate.”
Becky
Greek
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Our family, the Kane family, has been part of the House of Life almost since the beginning. And your mother’s family is almost as ancient.”
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“Bast,” Carter interrupted. “Your pendant—it’s the symbol of Bast, goddess of cats.
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“Fairness means everyone gets what they need. And the only way to get what you need is to make it happen yourself.”
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‘Go forth, good king.’
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They used to blast godlings to dust in the first few minutes.”
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I was afraid to try it, but I thought: Horus? Well, it’s about time, the other voice said. Hello, Carter. “Oh, no,” I said, panic rising in my chest. “No, no, no. Somebody get a can opener. I’ve got a god stuck in my head.”
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“Spirit travel and death are very similar.”
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Nico?
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“Item of power,” I said. “
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Prily his guitar