P.J. Hoover

P. J. (Tricia) Hoover wanted to be a Jedi, but when that didn’t work out, she became an electrical engineer instead. After a fifteen-year bout designing computer chips for a living, P. J. decided to start creating worlds of her own.

She’s the author of Tut: The Story of My Immortal Life, featuring a 14-year-old King Tut who’s stuck in middle school, and Solstice, a super-hot twist on the Hades/Persephone myth.

When not writing, P. J. spends time with her husband and two kids and enjoys practicing kung fu, solving Rubik’s cubes, watching Star Trek, and playing too many video games.

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Books in Print:

HOMER’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE (CBAY, 2020)

THE HIDDEN CODE (CBAY, 2019)

TUT: MY EPIC BATTLE TO SAVE THE WORLD (Starscape/Macmillan, February 2017)

TUT: THE STORY OF MY IMMORTAL LIFE (Starscape/Macmillan, 2014)

Texas Lone Star List

Spirit of Texas Middle School List

Tristate Books of Note List

Mackin Compendium Title

“A pyramid history buffs and fantasy fans will delight in excavating.” —Kirkus

“The entertaining premise and fast pace keep this adventure on track, while the way Hoover reimagines the Egyptian pantheon … is pleasantly reminiscent of Rick Riordan’s work.” —Publishers Weekly

“…a fast-moving adventure with surprising twists… Fans of Rick Riordan’s will surely enjoy this title. A fine purchase for libraries where historically based adventures are in demand.” —School Library Journal

“Cleverly funny, rich in Egyptian history, and intriguingly fast-paced, Tut brilliantly blends fantasy with thoughtfully constructed characterization to create a story that will beguile fans of modern-day mythology.” —VOYA

“Hoover’s fun interpretations of Egyptian gods and goddesses, frenetic pace, and appropriately modern snark propel this highly entertaining adventure.” —Booklist

SOLSTICE (Tor Teen/Macmillan, 2013)

ABC Best Books for Children List

Kansas NEA Reading Circle Catalog

YALSA BFYA Nominee

Tristate Books of Note List

“[Hoover’s] confident deployment of myth is impressive . . . readers will be happy to immerse themselves in Piper’s struggles with adulthood, love, and fate.” —Publishers Weekly

“The story’s many twists and details about the Underworld and its denizens make Solstice a real page-turner that is hard to put down.” —School Library Journal

“…a debut novel that consistently delivers…” —Booklist

“Sure to be a fan favorite, Solstice is not a book readers will be able to easily put down.” —VOYA

“Hoover utilizes her unique writing style to create a beautiful world of disaster and chaos” —School Library Journal Teen Review

THE EMERALD TABLET (Cbay Books, 2008)

THE NAVEL OF THE WORLD (Cbay Books, 2009)

THE NECROPOLIS (Cbay Books, 2010)

Tristate Books of Note List

Gold Star Award for Excellence from Teens Read Too

Austin American Statesman Bestseller

“Highly recommended for later elementary and middle school readers, boys and girls, fans of traditional fantasy or not.” — Jen Robinson, Jen Robinson’s Book Page

Five Stars – Recipient of the Gold Star Award for Excellence

“I loved every minute that I was reading it, and I feel like I want to reread the book over and over again. … While reading the book I kept thinking that in a way it was almost like a myth that was being told and how cool it would be if it was actually true… Fans of Rick Riordan’s PERCY JACKSON series will particularly enjoy this book.” — Teens Read Too

“I loved this one…Its playful style–with everything being so matter of fact–charmed me… This one is light, fun, and hard to put down.” — Becky’s Book Reviews

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Games on Scratch to go along with the books:

TUT:

http://www.pjhoover.com/tut_scratch_game.php

THE EMERALD TABLET:

http://www.pjhoover.com/fwb1_scratch_game.php

Scratch Account:

https://scratch.mit.edu/users/triciajh/

TUT Games including Minecraft Server and Pick Your Own Quest Adventure:

http://www.pjhoover.com/tut_games.php

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