Meet Thoth

Here's our first character art reveal for The Serpent's Shadow -- our old friend Thoth, god of knowledge! For more info and fun stuff, check out Disney's Kane Chronicles site, and stay tuned for more character reveals over the coming weeks. The Serpent's Shadow will be released May 1!

Chaos vs. the Kane Survival Guide

It looks like Apophis is unhappy with having his secrets revealed in the Kane Chronicles Survival Guide, because he's causing some chaos. My publisher Disney has received reports that some copies of the book have been shipped out with bad adhesive on the front cover which isn't strong enough to hold the lenticular panel (the cool holographic 3D part).

I haven't seen this myself, but if you've been affected, my sincere apologies! The production team is working on a solution right now and will be shipping out replacement copies to the booksellers as soon as the books are printed and inspected to be sure the problem is fixed. I'm told this will start happening in the next few weeks. As I get more information I will let you know, and the booksellers where you purchased the Survival Guide should have replacements available as soon as they are shipped out from Disney. Sorry again and thanks for your patience!

Kane Survival Guide out today!

I'm pleased to announce The Kane Chronicles Survival Guide is available as of today, March 20, 2012!

What's inside? Here's the official description:

Fans of The Kane Chronicles series will adore this gorgeous primer on the people, places, gods, and creatures found in Rick Riordan's #1 New York Times bestselling series. Boasting lenticulars, an easy-to-assemble trading card pyramid, and full-color diagrams and maps, this deluxe, lavishly illustrated guide teaches readers how to compile secret messages, read hieroglyphics, and recite ancient magic spells. Featuring enough information and extras to satisfy avid followers and budding Egyptologists alike, this guide will cast a spell on readers of all ages.

The book has tons of information on Ancient Egypt, the Egyptian gods, and the people and places featured in the Kane Chronicles. There are lots of brand new, full-color illustrations. If you enjoyed the Percy Jackson Ultimate Guide, then you will have an idea what this book is like. Hope you guys enjoy it!

A St. Patrick's Day Clover

There must be some Irish blood left in the Riordan family still! For St. Patrick's Day weekend, Haley walked into the yard, reached down, and effortlessly picked a four-leaf clover.

Throne of Fire in Chinese!

Thanks to my publishers Yuan-Liou in Taipei, who just sent me a copy of the Complex Chinese edition of The Throne of Fire. Ancient Egypt has never looked cooler! For the release of the first edition, Yuan-Liou made special bamboo stamps with Egyptian hieroglyphic seals. You can see one above -- the scarab! Six different stamps were made, sure to be collectors' items! :D

First Look: The Red Pyramid graphic novel

Check it out! The cover has just been revealed for The Red Pyramid graphic novel, which will be released October 2. I've seen the adaptation, and I can promise you it's awesome. After all, the talented Orpheus Collar oversaw the project. How can a mythology graphic novel by a guy named Orpheus be anything but awesome? Hope you guys enjoy it when it comes out!

Wyoming Soaring Eagle

What an unexpected treat in today's mail! I just received these beautiful, specially made bookends for the 2011 Wyoming Soaring Eagle Book Award. The Last Olympian was chosen by children grades 6-12 all over the state of Wyoming as their favorite book, and I am very honored.

Many thanks to the award committee and the school kids of Wyoming. I'm so glad you've enjoyed Percy Jackson's adventures!