A vivid account of the life and times of cleopatra lively speech, gentle humour and fullcolour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds. Cleo and her friends journey from yasiro academy to the city of hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live. Target practice, and shes determined to get it back. The last queen of egypt was a lover of julius caesar and marc antony and a brilliant ruler in her own right. Cleopatra in space in the first volume collecting an original mike maihack story based on his web comic of the same name that is being published by scholastic. The first book in the cleopatra in space series, target practice, was a florida book award winner, a yalsa great graphic novel for teens, and a yalsa quick pick. Cleopatra in space page 2 official site for the comic. The egyptian gods may have created the tablets that sent cleopatra to her far future, where she is prophecized to defeat octavian. In the end, a space battle and dramatic confrontation. Target practice fifteenyearold cleopatra, destined to rule ancient egypt, is whisked far, far into the future where she finds out that shes also destined to save the. And to celebrate, here is the newest soundtrack for the series. By robyn antanovskii over the next two thousand years and counting, she would be renowned for her outstanding physical beauty, inspiring innumerable works of art depicting her as an alluring temptress, and spawning.
See what goes into the creation of cleopatra in space. Then romes leaders start vying for her attention and cleopatra faces her greatest challenge yet. This story begins a whole new chapter in the life of cleo and builds the foundation for the final two books in the series. Brian explains results of his research to akila and cleopatra. I was a powerful and courageous leader, and i passionately loved my people. Teen and tween readers will find themselves completely captivated and feel their heart race alongside cleopatra selenes. Mike lives in lutz, florida, with his his wife, two boys, and one ornery siamese cat. As the unlikely duo rocket off into space the story transport itself back to ancient egypt where a mischievous 15 year old cleopatra is about to. Cleo goes into hiding after a mysterious death at yasiro academy, and she and her friends set out to uncover the spy who must be working within the schools ranks. Mike maihack is the creator of the cleopatra in space series. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring fifteenyearold cleopatrayes, that cleopatrawhos transported to the future and learns its up to her to save the galaxy. They are in search of the time tablets that could determine cleos fate. Secret of the time tablets, a 190 page, fullcolor graphic novel of all new material. Secret of the time tablets released by scholastic book services on april 2016.
When a young cleopatra yes, that cleopatra finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, really far. Really what maihack is doing is developing consistent characters with a lot of space saga geeks and indiana jones adventure fans will dig the familiar rush cleopatra will provide, but that does not mean maihack makes this series a predictable. The third actionpacked book in mike maihacks graphic novel series featuring a young cleopatra and her adventures in the far, really far future. Jun 01, 2017 it is about cleopatra our favorite space heroine going into space and not following directions, as usual. What can we expect to see in terms of story and art. As you might have deduced, with the scholastic name attached to it, cleopatra in space is an allages book revolving around the tales of the cleopatra we know from history with a little twist. Much has been written of my beauty, but i was also known for my composure, wit, and strength. See the complete cleopatra in space series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and.
The conclusion to mike maihacks thrilling graphi a sample of target practice cleopatra in space, from book 1. Cleopatra in space book series 6 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. I made her uniform for comic con but really want to make her island look. As always, it is a somewhat lyrical, mostly musical companion to the graphic novel with songs selected and specifically arranged by me to help set the tone of the golden lion, hopefully give a touch more emotional resonance to the story, and occasionally foreshadow events of things. Cleopatra in space series by mike maihack goodreads. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring fifteenyearold cleopatra yes, that cleopatra whos transported to the future and learns its up to her to save the galaxy.
This is a great book for discussing womens roles in ancient times and. Cleopatra vii philopator, commonly known simply as cleopatra, ruled over egypt during the century preceding the birth of christ. Target practice a teenage version of the egyptian queen has a starspanning adventure. Cleopatra in space book one target practice 1 nm fcbd 2015 free comic book day. Cleopatra is not supposed to have anything to do with it. As the future prima, or head witch of her clan, angela mcallister is expected to bond with her consort during her twentyfirst. Gone is the beautiful queen of the nile and instead we meet a rambunctious 15year girl who wants to skip lessons and shoot slingshots with her friends. A mysterious thief has stolen the ancient sword cleo recovered in book one. Target practice won a florida book award and was a yalsa quick pick for reluctant young adult readers. It was tough finding a sequence that wasnt spoiler heavy book 3 is going to be even tougher and the main action sequence is a third of the bookway too long to excerpt.
A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring a young cleopatra yes, that cleopatra whos transported to the future and learns its up to her to save the galaxy. As childhood was not a subject of great interest to the ancients, schiff explains, players tended to. Theyre in search of information about the time tablets that could determine cleos fate. Jun 03, 2014 as the unlikely duo rocket off into space the story transport itself back to ancient egypt where a mischievous 15 year old cleopatra is about to have her coronation ceremony. Highly commended in the longman history today new generation book award. In the second novel in new york times bestselling author stephanie drays thrilling trilogy, cleopatras daughter seeks the power to stand against an empire having survived her perilous childhood as a royal captive of rome, selene has pledged her loyalty to emperor augustus, swearing to become his very own cleopatra. Target practice by mike maihack a full length graphic novel by graphix an imprint of scholastic. When a young cleopatra yes, that cleopatra finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, really far future, she learns of an ancient prophecy that says she is destined to save the galaxy from the tyrannical rule of the. Cleopatra in space official site for the comic by mike. Parents may want to read cleopatra s moon alongside their children, particularly younger ones, as it has many disturbing scenes and complicated topics.
Cleopatra in space book 3 secret of the time tablets duration. A life misunderstood you may know something about cleopatra. Cleopatra still isnt enthusiastic about school, even when she travels ahead in the future. Shes been flung into the far, far future and is expected to save an entire civilization, governed by talking cats, from an evil. Meanwhile, xaius octavian continues his assault on the galaxy as his complicated origin story, and how he went from being cleos best friend to a ruthless dictator, is revealed. The last queen of egypt was a lover of julius caesar and marc antony. The cleopatra in space book series by mike maihack includes books cleopatra in space, book one. And when she learns that the golden lion a star with immeasurable energy that could destroy them all if weaponized has been located, she goes alone to the snowy, icy planet cadaduun to find it. Jan 29, 2018 target practice by mike maihack my rating. Cleopatra in space is about the actual teenage egyptian princess from our earths history.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and. The book injects the egyptian queen with a complexity and humanity that has long since been forgotten. Preorder the book and know youve earned a special place in my heart. Parents may want to read cleopatras moon alongside their children, particularly younger ones, as it has many disturbing scenes and complicated topics. Why cleopatra in space is awesome and why you should read it the animation anomaly. Cleo and friends journey to the city hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live. In a masterly return to the classical sources, stacy schiff here boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order. There could have been a better use of that space but, the rest of it was interesting, just all that description. You cant buy this book quite yet but definitely put this on your to buy list.
As for target practice book one, it is not as predictable as id anticipated plotwise, which is nice. When a young cleopatra yes, that cleopatra finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, really far future, she learns of an ancient prophecy that says she is destined to save the galaxy from the tyrannical rule of. Target practice written and illustrated by mike maihack. The golden lion she feels responsible for the death of her friend zaid, and trains nonstop. Cleopatra in space page 2 official site for the comic by. Along the way, cleopatra s supple personality and the drama of her circumstances have been lost. Target practice she enrolls in yasiro academy, a hightech school with classes like algebra, biology, and alien languages which cleo could do without, and combat training which is more cleos style.
Michelangelo, tiepolo, and elizabeth taylor put a face to her name. Cleopatra in space official site for the comic by mike maihack. All of the songs below were selected and arranged by me to help set the tone for the thief and the sword, hopefully give a touch more emotional. This is the third of five book series on cleopatra in space. Mar 06, 2015 chapter one of the webcomic, cleopatra in space. Why cleopatra in space is awesome and why you should read it. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel when a young cleopatra yes, that cleopatra find. But her teachers at yasiro academy forbid her from risking her life, so shes stuck at school, trying to adjust to her newfound popularity and responsibility. Target practice cleo is a fun, fearless heroine id love to explore the galaxy with her. Not only does cartoonist mike maihack focus on the character when shes a tomboyish 15yearold girl more interested in slingshots that royal duties, and still a long way off from the seductive presence once portrayed by elizabeth taylor or the. This has been a fun but busy year of traveling for me, so its somewhat bittersweet to be winding down to the end of it.
When fifteenyearold cleopatra yes, that cleopatra finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, really far future, she learns of an ancient prophecy that says she is destined to save the galaxy from the. Cleopatra just wants to get out of learning algebra, and ends up on her own time travel adventure in the first volume of cleopatra in space. Cleopatra demonstrates before the class how to avoid booby traps, only to be tripped up after she assumes the exercise was complete. Finding the man of your dreams can be a real nightmare. Posted on august 17, 2009 october 3, 2009 author mike. The thief and the sword, cleopatra in space, book three. For those who might be new to your comic book, give a quick rundown. Not only does cartoonist mike maihack focus on the character when shes a tomboyish 15yearold girl more interested in slingshots that royal duties, and still a long way off from the seductive presence once.
February 21, 2015, free paranormal box set on kindle. The fourth book in the cleopatra in space series, the golden lion, will be out next month. Its oftfictionalized historical figure cleopatra as youve never seen her. The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration.
Cleo is a fun, fearless heroine id love to explore the galaxy with her. Inkwood books my local bookseller indigo for my canada friends comixology digital ibooks digital. As the last pharaoh of ancient egypt, i ruled alone without the help of my husband. Mike maihack is a graduate of the columbus college of art and design, and cleopatra in space is his first graphic novel. As always, it is a somewhat lyrical, mostly musical companion to the graphic novel with songs selected and specifically arranged by me to help set the tone of the golden lion, hopefully give a touch more emotional resonance to the story, and occasionally. Id liken this series to a more mature zita the spacegirl. Its as though cleopatra lives and breathes once again in the pages of stacy schiffs exquisitely researched and wellwritten cleopatra. When a young cleopatra yes, that cleopatra finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, really far future, she. Seriously cleopatra, cant you follow the rules just once.
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