Viewers can follow cleo as she is transported 30,000 years into the future, to an egyptianthemed planet that is ruled by talking cats and where she discovers she is. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. 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. Target practice won a florida book award and was a yalsa quick pick for reluctant young adult readers.
But her teachers at yasiro academy forbid her from risking her life, so. Like chris grines fantastic chickenhare, maihack leaves us wanting to know more about everything. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Cleo enjoys action and is quickwitted, often not thinking about. See what goes into the creation of cleopatra in space. My only gripe is that with every passing page i knew that the end of the book was closer and closer. This is the kind of book that i wish were an online comic. After being accused of murder at yasiro academy, cleo and some of her friends are forced into hiding. Then, i decided to be cleopatra for my faces of history presentation after learning more about her as a young girl about my age and thought, who wouldnt want to be great in math and speak 6 different languages, right. Target practice written and illustrated by mike maihack published by graphix scholastic roar score. Cleopatra in space will be great summer reading for ages 8 and up. 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. There will be one more book after fallen empires, which im working on now. And if the cover doesnt totally captivate you, then you might seriously be dead.
Cleopatra in space book one target practice mike maihack the spine is in tact, it has not been bent the cover has some shelf wear along the edges from sitting on my bookshelf and some scratches the pages havent been written on, highlighted, dog eared, or water damaged overall good condition smoke free home i will combine shipping on multiple items. Paperback order in the next 70 hours 37 minutes and get it by wednesday. Cleopatra in space book one target practice 1 nm fcbd 2015 free. The conclusion to mike maihacks thrilling graphic novel series starring a young cleopatra and her adventures in space. The fourth thrilling installment in mike maihacks graphic novel series featuring a young cleopatra and her adventures in the far, really far future.
For childrens book week, i drew an allnew twopage cleopatra in space story for every child a reader called story club. I want to be helpful to whoever is thinking about buying this book. This is a great book for discussing womens roles in ancient times and today. Cleopatra s space adventure in the really far future continues. Cleopatra in space is an american graphic novel series targeting children, drawn and written. For those who might be new to your comic book, give a quick rundown. 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. The many worlds of diane morrison explore the universe of the toy soldier saga. Original soundtrack album is the soundtrack from the film of the same name, released by 20th century fox records in 1963. Target practice sets up the story, introduces the characters and gives readers a little taste of what lies ahead for this time traveling egyptian royal. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring fifteenyearold cleopatrayes, that cleopatrawhos transported to the future and learns its up to her to save.
Cleopatra in space book 3 secret of the time tablets. Cleopatra in space, humorous graphic novels, mike maihack, renee larsen, schools fiction, science fiction graphic novels, target practice, time travel fiction. Cleopatra in space official site for the comic by mike maihack. 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 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.
One of the problems in the story is cleopatra, yes that. The premise of the series is that a teenaged queen cleopatra is brought to the far future to attend school and fight a space tyrant together with her friends akila and brian. We feature business news, and indepth analysis for retailers, publishers, manufacturers, distributors. 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. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring a young cleopatra. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Cleopatra in space is an american animated television series produced by dreamworks animation, based on the graphic novel series of the same name by mike maihack. Mark your calendars once the uh ones for next year are available that is. Cleo is a fun, fearless heroine id love to explore the galaxy with her. Cleopatra in space is about the actual teenage egyptian princess from our earths history.
A free giveaway comic for free comic book day 2015. It is about cleopatra our favorite space heroine going into space and not following directions, as usual. Mike maihack is the creator of the cleopatra in space graphic novels published by scholasticgraphix. While you are at it, get the first three if you dont have them already. Cleopatra in space is one of my favorite books in the world. Mike maihack when a young 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. Why cleopatra in space is awesome and why you should read it the animation anomaly. But in an attempt to prove their innocence, cleo might actually find out who framed her. What can we expect to see in terms of story and art. The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration. If you read this book already please be sure to share your thoughts and ideas with other people so you can share how wonderful of a book this is. Its oftfictionalized historical figure cleopatra as youve never seen her.
This is one of those books that both adults and their kids will love. Reception edit references edit cleopatra in space, book 1. Cleopatra philopator vii cleopatra in space wiki fandom. Cleopatra in space is a great comic with a terrific lead character, story line, and supporting group of characters. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel when a young cleopatra yes, that cleopatra find. Cleopatra in space book series 5 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. Since we have a little less space here, ill distill down some of what she said.
An unparalleled collection of early modern books, manuscripts, and artwork connected to shakespeare, the folgers holdings have been consulted extensively in the preparation of these texts. Cleopatra in space is an american graphic novel series targeting children, drawn and written since 2014 by mike maihack, and published by graphix, a division of scholastic the premise of the series is that a teenaged queen cleopatra is brought to the far future to attend school and fight a space tyrant together with her friends akila and brian. Daily coverage of the pop culture products industry, including toys action figures, models and statues, anime anime, manga, and japanese imports, games collectible card and roleplaying games or ccgs and rpgs, comics comics and graphic novels, and movie and tv licensed merchandise. Young cleopatra from ancient egypt time travels into the future to save the world, trading her slingshot for a laser gun. Target practice written and illustrated by mike maihack. In fact, she specifically addresses this question in the book, spending almost 20 pages on it.
A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring fifteenyearold cleopatra yes, that cleopatra whos transported to the future and learns its up to her to. The golden lion by mike maihack published by graphix, an imprint of scholastic, june 27, 2017. Mike lives in lutz, florida, with his his wife, two boys, and one ornery siamese cat. Cleopatra is transported from egypt to the future and to the planet mayet.
The showrunners are doug langdale and fitzy fitzmaurice in the united states, the series was released on nbcuniversals streaming service peacock on april 15, 2020, for xfinity customers. The cleopatra in space book series by mike maihack includes books cleopatra in space, book one. Trevor hogg tries to keep up with an impulsive historical figure who has a knack of getting in and out of trouble whether in the past or the future when fifteenyearold cleopatra yes, that. 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. Maihacks conservative designs are also something of a missed opportunity, considering the visual potential of the egypt in space concept. So if you want a more detailed answer, thats the place to go. Cleopatra philopator vii is the main protagonist of the cleopatra in space series. Parents may want to read cleopatra s moon alongside their children, particularly younger ones, as it has many disturbing scenes and complicated topics. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring a young cleopatra yes. Cleopatra in space bundle pack of 4 by paperback book. Graphix firm, when a young 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.
The thief and the sword, cleopatra in space, book three. Cleo is back at yasiro academy, recovering from the tragic events that occurred on planet hykosis. Cleopatra in space book 3 secret of the time tablets youtube. Stuck at school, cleo is having a hard time adjusting to her newfound popularity and. 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. Secret of the time tablets is mike s third graphic novel following target practice, which won a florida book award, and the thief and the sword. 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 in space is a graphic novel by mike maihack its a funny, action packed, book.
She feels responsible for the death of her friend zaid, and trains nonstop. The music of cleopatra was composed and conducted by alex north, and was recorded and produced in 1963. She comes from earth but is transported to the future by the uta tablet. Secret of the time tablets released by scholastic book services on april 2016. A ton of great creators contributed to it and the best part is you can read it right now. With help from her teacher khensu, cleo learns what it takes to be a great leader, while trying to figure out how shes going to get her homework done, make friends, avoid detention, and do everything else that comes. The conclusion to mike maihacks thrilling graphi a sample of target practice cleopatra in space, from book 1.
Mysteriously zapped thousands of years into the future, a teenaged cleopatra discovers that she is destined to save the galaxy, a prophecy that compels her to enroll in a hightech school where she can learn modern subjects, alien languages, and combat fighting. Cleopatra in space 2000 read online free book by mike. Cleopatra in space is a comedic adventure focusing on the untold story of cleopatra s teenage years. Need help with act 1, scene 5 in william shakespeares antony and cleopatra. I read about this series in one of my comic books and thought it would be a great addition to my collection. Cleopatra in space page 2 official site for the comic by. Just got word that the first cleopatra in space book from scholasticgraphix, target practice, has a release date of april 29, 2014. Mike maihack, author of cleopatra in space scholastic, part 1 duration. Cleopatra in space official site for the comic by mike. Queen of the nile is the sixth and final book in the cleopatra in space series. He lives with his wife, two sons, and siamese cat down in the humid depths of lutz, florida. This comic has no indicia, and thus no indicia title.
Target practice, cleo is determined to get it back, but her teachers at yasiro academy forbid her from risking her life. 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. The golden lion released by scholastic book services on july 2017. Mike maihack is a graduate of the columbus college of art and design, and cleopatra in space is his first graphic novel. A mysterious thief has stolen the ancient sword cleo recovered in book one. Target practice by mike maihack a full length graphic novel by graphix an imprint of scholastic. But even in the future, cleo has to go to school and deal with friendship issues. 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. Nothing youve read from the webcomic is part of it. Thats the premise of cleopatra in space, a new graphic novel series by writer artist mike maihack for scholastics graphix line. 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. Mike maihack is the creator of the cleopatra in space series. Target practice, and shes determined to get it back. Cleopatra in space book one, target practice graphic novel.
This is a book that ive been looking forward to for a long time. February 4, 2015 february 3, 2015 best childrens graphic novels. Posted on august 17, 2009 october 3, 2009 author mike. When a mysterious thief steals the ancient sword cleo recovered in cleopatra in space, book one. See the complete cleopatra in space series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and. Jun 01, 2017 you can preorder it my favorite comic book guy did for me. This is a series i strongly recommend for kid readers. A funny, action packed graphic novel series featuring fifteen year old cleopatra yes, that cleopatra whos transported to the future and learns its up to her to save the galaxy. Cleopatra in space graphic novel the seattle public. And when she learns that the golden lion a star with immeasurable. The folger shakespeare library in washington, dc, is the single greatest documentary source of shakespeares works.
Lefkowitz begins by noting that, until recently, it never even occurred to anybody to ask this question. A good twothirds of the book is spent getting cleo and readers up to speed, with the scifi swashbuckling mostly limited to the last of three chapters. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There she is recognized as the savior, there to defeat the evil dictator whose is conquering civilizations. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. On her fifteenth birthday, cleopatra, the future queen of egypt, finds a mystical tablet that transports her into the distant future.
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