P.J. Hoover

"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." —J. R. R. Tolkien

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Hi! I'm P. J. Hoover, author of books for kids, teens, and adults of all ages. I used to be an electrical engineer, but now I write, teach, edit, and coach full time.

"[Hoover's] confident deployment of myth is impressive..."
--Publishers Weekly

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"Comprehensive, inclusive, and practical."
--Kirkus

"She encourages girls to dream big, work hard, and find mentors to help them along the way."
--Booklist

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: "Snappy, anachronistic humor make this an entertaining, laugh-out-loud adventure."
--School Library Journal

"Awesome reading"
--Kirkus

"...pleasantly reminiscent of Rick Riordan's work."
--Publishers Weekly

"...appropriately modern snark propels this highly entertaining adventure."
--Booklist

"Cleverly funny, rich in Egyptian history, and intriguingly fast-paced..."
--VOYA