Synopses & Reviews
Tut: The Story of My Immortal Life is a funny, fast-paced novel for young readers by P.J. Hoover which chronicles the mischievous adventures of King Tut, now an immortal eighth-grader living in Washington, D.C..
Youd think it would be great being an Egyptian demigod, but if King Tut has to sit through eighth grade one more time, hell mummify himself.
Granted the gift of immortality by the gods—or is it a curse?—Tut has been stuck in middle school for ages. Even worse, evil General Horemheb, the man who killed Tuts father and whom Tut imprisoned in a tomb for three thousand years, is out and after him. The general is in league with the Cult of Set, a bunch of guys who worship one of the scariest gods of the Egyptian pantheon—Set, the god of Chaos.
The General and the Cult of Set have plans for Tut… and if Tut doesnt find a way to keep out of their clutches, hell never make it to the afterworld alive.
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Praise for Solstice:
“[Hoovers] confident deployment of myth is impressive. Most readers will be happy to immerse themselves in Pipers struggles with adulthood, love, and fate.”—Publishers Weekly
“Fast-paced and intriguing, the mystery of discovering Pipers true identity is just as gripping as the fantastical settings of the text, including imaginative spaces straight from Greek mythology and a fascinating depiction of an earth where weather has turned against humanity. Sure to be a fan favorite, Solstice is not a book readers will be able to easily put down.”—VOYA
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“Tuts struggle to find the peace that has eluded him for centuries and understand whether his immortality is a gift or curse is heartfelt and entrancing, and readers will be eager for his next adventure.” —VOYA (4Q 5P M J S)
“Being an immortal 14-year-old pharaoh isnt all scepters and servants; theres also the overthrowing of a homicidal cult—and finishing ones homework…. pyramid history buffs and fantasy fans will delight in excavating.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The entertaining premise and fast pace keep this adventure on track, while the way Hoover reimagines the Egyptian pantheon—Isis owning a chain of funeral parlors, for instance—is pleasantly reminiscent of Rick Riordans work.” —Publishers Weekly
“Hoovers fun interpretations of Egyptian gods and goddesses, frenetic pace, and appropriately modern snark propel this highly entertaining adventure. A sequel is a sure thing—after all, he is immortal.” —Booklist
About the Author
P. J. HOOVER is the author of books for children and teens including Tut: The Story of My Immortal Life and Solstice. After a fifteen-year bout as an electrical engineer designing computer chips for a living, P. J. started writing novels. When not writing, she spends time with her husband and kids and enjoys practicing Kung Fu, solving Rubik's cubes, and watching Star Trek. She lives in Austin, Texas.