FIVE HIEROGLYPHS
A Novel
In this inspiring and richly illustrated young adult mystery-adventure, a Chicago teen discovers that Egyptian hieroglyphs may be more relevant—and powerful—than he thought.
“A dazzling, erudite tale of archaeological intrigue and self-discovery.”
—Fredric P. Williams, retired director of exhibits, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service
STEPHEN T. PERSON
Stephen T. Person was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and now lives in Washington, DC. While serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Trippe, he circumnavigated the globe, and later worked as a magazine editor and corporate communications manager, with assignments that took him to England, the Middle East, and Brazil. Now he’s sharing his experiences and love of archaeology, astronomy, and music with young readers. His first novel, Five Hieroglyphs, had him return to the sea in this compelling tale of discovery, intrigue, and the power of ancestral connections.