Posted on august 17, 2009 october 3, 2009 author mike. I was a powerful and courageous leader, and i passionately loved my people. 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. 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 golden lion she feels responsible for the death of her friend zaid, and trains nonstop. Preorder the book and know youve earned a special place in my heart. Cleo is a fun, fearless heroine id love to explore the galaxy with her. 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. 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. Cleopatra in space official site for the comic by mike. The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration.
Finding the man of your dreams can be a real nightmare. Much has been written of my beauty, but i was also known for my composure, wit, and strength. 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. Why cleopatra in space is awesome and why you should read it the animation anomaly. This is the third of five book series on cleopatra in space. Theyre in search of information about the time tablets that could determine cleos fate. Cleopatra in space book series 6 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. Inkwood books my local bookseller indigo for my canada friends comixology digital ibooks digital. When a young cleopatra yes, that cleopatra finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, really far. 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. Secret of the time tablets, a 190 page, fullcolor graphic novel of all new material.
As the future prima, or head witch of her clan, angela mcallister is expected to bond with her consort during her twentyfirst. Cleopatra in space series by mike maihack goodreads. As childhood was not a subject of great interest to the ancients, schiff explains, players tended to. Cleopatra in space book one target practice 1 nm fcbd 2015 free comic book day. 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. Target practice a teenage version of the egyptian queen has a starspanning adventure. Cleopatra in space book 3 secret of the time tablets duration. Its as though cleopatra lives and breathes once again in the pages of stacy schiffs exquisitely researched and wellwritten cleopatra. See what goes into the creation of cleopatra in space. 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.
Cleopatra vii philopator, commonly known simply as cleopatra, ruled over egypt during the century preceding the birth of christ. Cleopatra still isnt enthusiastic about school, even when she travels ahead in the future. A life misunderstood you may know something about cleopatra. Cleopatra in space page 2 official site for the comic by.
Teen and tween readers will find themselves completely captivated and feel their heart race alongside cleopatra selenes. Cleopatra demonstrates before the class how to avoid booby traps, only to be tripped up after she assumes the exercise was complete. Target practice won a florida book award and was a yalsa quick pick for reluctant young adult readers. 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. The conclusion to mike maihacks thrilling graphi a sample of target practice cleopatra in space, from book 1. Cleopatras space adventure in the really far future continues. See the complete cleopatra in space series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and. February 21, 2015, free paranormal box set on kindle. In the end, a space battle and dramatic confrontation. Mike maihack is the creator of the cleopatra in space series. The thief and the sword, cleopatra in space, book three.
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. The third actionpacked book in mike maihacks graphic novel series featuring a young cleopatra and her adventures in the far, really far future. 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. Then romes leaders start vying for her attention and cleopatra faces her greatest challenge yet. The fourth book in the cleopatra in space series, the golden lion, will be out next month. Cleopatra in space page 2 official site for the comic. 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. 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. 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. 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. Parents may want to read cleopatras moon alongside their children, particularly younger ones, as it has many disturbing scenes and complicated topics.
This story begins a whole new chapter in the life of cleo and builds the foundation for the final two books in the series. 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. Target practice cleo is a fun, fearless heroine id love to explore the galaxy with her. Cleo and her friends journey from yasiro academy to the city of hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live. Why cleopatra in space is awesome and why you should read it. 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. There could have been a better use of that space but, the rest of it was interesting, just all that description. As for target practice book one, it is not as predictable as id anticipated plotwise, which is nice. The last queen of egypt was a lover of julius caesar and marc antony. Parents may want to read cleopatra s moon alongside their children, particularly younger ones, as it has many disturbing scenes and complicated topics. For those who might be new to your comic book, give a quick rundown. Jun 01, 2017 it is about cleopatra our favorite space heroine going into space and not following directions, as usual.
The egyptian gods may have created the tablets that sent cleopatra to her far future, where she is prophecized to defeat octavian. This is a great book for discussing womens roles in ancient times and. Cleopatra in space official site for the comic by mike maihack. 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. Secret of the time tablets released by scholastic book services on april 2016. Mike lives in lutz, florida, with his his wife, two boys, and one ornery siamese cat. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring fifteenyearold cleopatrayes, that cleopatrawhos transported to the future and learns its up to her to save the galaxy. Seriously cleopatra, cant you follow the rules just once. Mike maihack is a graduate of the columbus college of art and design, and cleopatra in space is his first graphic novel. Cleopatra in space is about the actual teenage egyptian princess from our earths history. Highly commended in the longman history today new generation book award. And to celebrate, here is the newest soundtrack for the series. 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. Cleo and friends journey to the city hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live.
A mysterious thief has stolen the ancient sword cleo recovered in book one. 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. You cant buy this book quite yet but definitely put this on your to buy list. I made her uniform for comic con but really want to make her island look. Along the way, cleopatra s supple personality and the drama of her circumstances have been lost. Target practice written and illustrated by mike maihack. Michelangelo, tiepolo, and elizabeth taylor put a face to her name. They are in search of the time tablets that could determine cleos fate.
Target practice, and shes determined to get it back. Brian explains results of his research to akila and cleopatra. 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. If you are the publisher or author of this book and.
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. 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. 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. Id liken this series to a more mature zita the spacegirl. Mar 06, 2015 chapter one of the webcomic, cleopatra in space. As the last pharaoh of ancient egypt, i ruled alone without the help of my husband. What can we expect to see in terms of story and art. The book injects the egyptian queen with a complexity and humanity that has long since been forgotten. Cleopatra is not supposed to have anything to do with it. 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. The cleopatra in space book series by mike maihack includes books cleopatra in space, book one. 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.
The last queen of egypt was a lover of julius caesar and marc antony and a brilliant ruler in her own right. 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. Shes been flung into the far, far future and is expected to save an entire civilization, governed by talking cats, from an evil. Jan 29, 2018 target practice by mike maihack my rating. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel when a young cleopatra yes, that cleopatra find.
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