I thoroughly enjoyed Hieroglyph by WJ Scott and was not aware that it was considered a Young Adult story. The main character, TC is only 13 years old but appears much older as the story evolves from the principal's office. She has a special secret gift that nobody knows about; it's the gift that allows readers to go back and forth in time as TC tries to unravel the mystery of a pair of Egyptian Princes who travel across the ocean and shipwreck in Australia. Her uncle Max, an archeologist, has tried to prove an Egyptian presence there, one that everybody else refuted over time. She may be the help he needs.

Ms. Scott does a wonderful job with the timing of her story when switching back and forth in time. I couldn't wait to return to the other storyline to see how it progresses. I would also have liked to learn more about the "man" who sold TC & Max the painting; how did he know TC's secret? It was an easy read and flowed well.

All-in-all, the story kept my interest and I highly recommend Hieroglyph for any age interested in a good adventure mystery with some Egyptian history. So, when will #2 be out Wendy? ( )