Aria & Liam and The Coded Papyrus

Thirteen-year-olds Aria and Liam are best friends who couldn't be more different. Aria thinks rules are made to be broken; Liam thinks rules are the only thing keeping him from eternal grounding. They may argue nonstop, but together they make an unshakable team.All they wanted was to rescue a stray cat. Instead, they're thrown 3,000 years into the past into the kingdom of Ramesses II. There, they meet Asim, a boy on a secret mission, and Atlas, a donkey wiser than both of them combined. Together, the unlikely team must deliver a coded papyrus to Ramesses II that could change the fate of Egypt.What begins as a simple mission quickly turns into a fight for survival. Danger stalks them at every turn: on the Nile, across the desert, inside a labyrinth of darkness, and in countless other trials that test their courage and friendship. And while a powerful dignitary named Menkh offers his help, is he truly a friend or Egypt's greatest threat?If Aria, Liam, and Asim fail, Ramesses' kingdom will fall. And even if they succeed, one question remains: will Aria and Liam ever find their way back home?This story is perfect for readers ages 8-12 who love fast-paced adventure, time-travel, and best friends who never back down from trouble.Aria & Liam is a series of standalone middle-grade books. Young readers can enjoy each adventure in any order they wish.