Secret of the Time Tablets (Cleopatra in Space Series #3)

by Mike Maihack

Overview

The third action-packed book in Mike Maihack's graphic novel series featuring a young Cleopatra and her adventures in the far, really far future. Now an animated TV series streaming on Hulu and Peacock!

Cleo and her friends journey from Yasiro Academy to the city of Hykosis, where some of the most notorious thieves and assassins live. They're in search of information about the time tablets that could determine Cleo's fate — whether she wants them to or not. But the group is separated when Octavian's fleet attacks their ship, and Cleo and Akila are on their own until they run into an old nemesis. Will Cleo find the information she needs and get out of Hykosis alive?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545838672
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	04/26/2016
Series:	Cleopatra in Space Series , #3
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	232,469
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	GN390L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Mike Maihack is the creator of the Cleopatra in Space series. Book One: Target Practice won a Florida Book Award and was a YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. He is also the creator of the popular webcomic Cow & Buffalo and has contributed to books like Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman; Parable; Jim Henson's The Storyteller; Cow Boy; Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities; and Comic Book Tattoo. Mike lives with his wife, two sons, and Siamese cat in Land O' Lakes, Florida. Visit him online at mikemaihack.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the Cleopatra in Space series:

"Cleo is a fun, fearless heroine -- I'd love to explore the galaxy with her!" -- Raina Telgemeier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Smile

*"Maihack's characters, both human and nonhuman, are diverse, expressive, and visually distinct." -- School Library Journal, starred review

"Cleo's easygoing confidence makes her a likable... heroine, but the real star of the graphic novel is Maihack's art. The cinematic paneling during action sequences skillfully conveys Cleo's vivacity and flair." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A delight, with its exciting layout of a futuristic Egypt complete with cool pyramid skyscrapers." -- Booklist

"Cleopatra smoothly slips into the role of confident, wisecracking, baddie-dispatching hero, and the supporting cast falls neatly into place as well." -- Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

05/01/2016
Gr 4–7—Dreaming of her childhood friend Gozi, in which he appears as a hostile Egyptian god, Cleo is rudely awakened to face a dire situation. Octavian and an entire fleet of Xerx warriors surround the spaceship. Managing to escape, Cleo then devises tricky entry into the barbarous city of Hykosis, where she and Akila meet up with Antony, the sword thief. Forced to rely on one another, they warily join forces to find the time tablets Cleo needs. The tension among the three is readily apparent, although there are humorous and heartwarming moments, too. As with the two previous titles, the images, verbal sound effects, and enterprising plot create a rewarding comic narrative that weaves together the past and the future. Fans of Star Wars and Egyptian mythology will particularly enjoy this intriguing tale. VERDICT An exciting, humorous, and satisfying conclusion to Cleo's fate. Purchase where previous volumes are popular.—Gaye Hinchliff, King County Library System, WA

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