This book is very good although it may be a little hard for younger audiences to read. The Egyptian vocabulary and traditions may be a little confusing. If you get stuck on an Egyptian word, person, or place refer to the vocabulary list at the end of the book. Their it will tell you it's meaning and should help you along with the book. Other reviewers said that this book was boring and yes, it might be boring to readers who know nothing about Hathshepsut or are not interested in Egyptian history. I reccomend reading 'Hatshepsut, His Majesty, Herself' by Catherine M. Andronik and Joseph Daniel Fiedler {illustrator} which is a short straight forward history about Hatshepsut that basicly sums up her life and accomplishments before tackling this book. Anyways this book is very interesting. It provides a lot of history which makes the book even more interesting. You'll love this book as long as you read it with a poisitive notion

Some other reviewers considered this book boring, but they must a)not have a very good grasp of egyptian history, b)have a complete lack of interest in Egypt, c) be sans a diverse vocabulary. :) I love ancient Egypt, fact and fiction, and this book is wonderful for any history buff. I found it very exciting, beautifully written, and it described the atmosphere of Hatshepsut's time with rich clarity. Let me tell you, I read this book in sixth grade and loved it, and even now, years later, it is still a fabulously satisfying read. So boo yah, and go borrow/steal:)/buy His Majesty, Queen Hatshepsut!!!

...I love ancient Egypt, fact and fiction, and this book is wonderful for any history buff. I found it very exciting, beautifully written, and it described the atmosphere of Hatshepsut's time with rich clarity. Let me tell you, I read this book in sixth grade and loved it, and even now, years later, it is still a fabulously satisfying read. ...