I liked the bright colors in the pictures, and the characters all have a very funny, distinct personalities. At the time mike was doing cleopatra as a webcomic and had a couple of minicomics out that collected the webcomics. But in an attempt to prove their innocence, cleo might actually find out who framed her. 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. Tomorrow ill be in tallahassee to accept the award as well as doing a signing immediately after the ceremony. 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. Apr 22, 2020 cleopatra in house sequence by mike maihack books 1 5 necessities. Ideally, none of you need to read them because youve already got the book.
My only gripe is that with every passing page i knew that the end of the book was closer and closer. Mike maihack is a graduate of the columbus college of art and design, and cleopatra in space is his first graphic novel. She enrolls in yasiro academy, a hightech school with classes like algebra, biology, and alien languages which cleo could do without. After being accused of murder at yasiro academy, cleo and some of her friends are forced into hiding. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring a young cleopatra. And that is how i first discovered cleopatra in space. Cleopatra in space series by mike maihack goodreads. Target practice, a 170 page, fullcolor graphic novel of all new material is available now wherever books are sold. This was a very well done installment in this graphic novel series. A mysterious thief has stolen the ancient sword cleo recovered in book one. Cleopatra in space is a graphic novel by mike maihack its a funny, action packed, book. 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 the prophesied savior of the future world.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. But even in the future, cleo has to go to school and deal with friendship issues. Buy this book even timedisplaced egyptian queenstobe have to. Was able to writedraw a ton of stuff ive been eager tell in cleos saga for a while nowsometimes at the sake of my own sanity.
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. 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. When a younger cleopatra sure, that cleopatra finds a mysterious pill that zaps her to the far, really far future, she learns of an. There she is recognized as the savior, there to defeat the evil dictator whose is conquering civilizations. Cleopatra in space book one, target practice ebook. This cleopatra, or cleo as she prefers to be called, is a remarkably down to earth royal. Cleopatra smoothly slips into the role of confident, wisecracking, baddiedispatching hero, and the supporting cast falls neatly into place as well. This was a bit confusing at first but in the end i figured out what was happening here. Inkwood books my local bookseller indigo for my canada friends comixology digital ibooks digital. There will be one more book after fallen empires, which im working on now. Mar 09, 2016 heres the entire wraparound cover for the second book in the cleopatra in space series, the thief and the sword. 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, and shes determined to get it back. 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. Some of these are available as high quality art prints in the operation space cat store. Cleopatra in space official site for the comic by mike maihack. Target practice won a florida book award and was a yalsa quick pick for reluctant young adult readers. The cleopatra in space book series by mike maihack includes books cleopatra in space, book one.
Target practice written and illustrated by mike maihack. Mike lives in lutz, florida, with his his wife, two boys, and one ornery siamese cat. Mga residente ng village kung saan nakatira ang magasawang may covid19, dobleingat duration. Azw3epubcbr reader, 81mb, 104mb, 1mb, 7mb, 58mb overview. Both are open events so if you are near the area and would like to go, below is the address and details. With lilimar, katie crown, jorge diaz, sendhil ramamurthy. 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. Cleopatra in space 2000 read online free book by mike. Mike maihack is the creator of the cleopatra in space series. See what goes into the creation of cleopatra in space. 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. Target practice written and illustrated by mike maihack published by graphix scholastic roar score. The novel starts with a quick background on gozu who becomes octavian. She chafed under the rules and obligations of royalty in her own time, and while her new situation offers more of the same, there are also exciting new freedoms and opportunities to be found in the future.
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. Cleopatra in space is a book series of graphic novels written by mike. Cleopatra in space is a comedic adventure focusing on the untold story of cleopatras teenage years. Target practice a teenage version of the egyptian queen has a starspanning adventure. 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. 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. 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.
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 origin narrative slows some of the action, but readers will still eagerly anticipate book two of this promising series. Buy this book even timedisplaced egyptian queenstobe have to finish their. 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. 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. Ckeopatra, queen of egypt 30 bc, schools, time travel, science fiction, cartoons and comics, graphic novels. The thief and the sword, cleopatra in space, book three. See the complete cleopatra in space series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and. Cleopatra in space official site for the comic by mike. Cleopatra in space is a great comic with a terrific lead character, story line, and supporting group of characters. Target practice by mike maihack a full length graphic novel by graphix an imprint of scholastic. 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.
We feature business news, and indepth analysis for retailers, publishers. 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 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. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring fifteenyearold cleopatrayes, that cleopatrawhos transported to the future and learns its up to her to save the galaxy. Cleopatras space adventure in the really far future continues. 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 evil xaius octavian. Thats the premise of cleopatra in space, a new graphic novel series by writerartist mike maihack for scholastics graphix line. 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 nile galaxy from the evil xaius octavian. The showrunners are doug langdale and fitzy fitzmaurice in the united states, the first five episodes were released on nbcuniversals streaming service peacock on april 15, 2020, for.
The thief and the sword cleopatra in space by mike maihack. And with permission, im happy to share any colored masterpieces. This is the fifth book in the cleopatra in space graphic novel series, there are six books planned for this series. Cleopatra in space bundle pack of 4 by paperback book. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring a young cleopatra yes. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel featuring fifteenyearold cleopatrayes, that cleopatrawhos transported to the future and learns its up to her to save. 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. Maihacks conservative designs are also something of a missed opportunity, considering the visual potential of the egypt in space concept. 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 of the evil xaius octavian.
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. Cleopatra in space 1 cleopatra in space 2 cleopatra in space 3 cleopatra in space 4 cleopatra in space 5 cleopatra in space 6. 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. The conclusion to mike maihacks thrilling graphi a sample of target practice cleopatra in space, from book 1. Secret of the time tablets released by scholastic book services on april 2016. The showrunners are doug langdale and fitzy fitzmaurice. Cleopatra in space is a comedic adventure focusing on the untold story of cleopatra s teenage years. Target practice by mike maihack scholastic 176 pages release date. A funny, actionpacked graphic novel when a young cleopatra yes, that cleopatra find.
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