The Thief and the Sword (Cleopatra in Space)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (765 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0545528453 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The action then shifts to the futuristic Planet Mayet, where young Cleo and her talking cat now reside. Cleo, outfitted in a cheerleader-style space outfit with a cobra headband over multicolor bobbed hair, possesses a fearless and impulsive attitude. This title is suitable for fans of Ben Hatke's "Zita the Spacegirl" series (First Second) and Jeffrey Brown's "Jedi Academy" () who are ready to move on to older characters and more complex images. In the opening scene, a foreign spaceship is infiltrated by a young thief using a series of daring and skillful maneuvers to defeat scores of troopers. From School Library Journal Gr 4–7—Cleopatra is back for more galactic adventures. VERDICT This full-color adventure series is recommended for public and school libraries.—Gaye Hinchliff, King County Library System, WA . Younger devotees of Jeff Smith's "Bone" () may also it. These attributes, along with her ray-gun skills and predetermined status as h
But her teachers at Yasiro Academy forbid her from risking her life, so she's stuck at school, trying to adjust to her newfound popularity and responsibility. And when she learns more about the prophecy that names her the savior of the galaxy, she must go on a dangerous journey to find the time tablets that could decide her fate before they fall into the wrong hands!. Cleopatra's space adventure in the REALLY far future continues! A mysterious thief has stolen the ancient sword Cleo recovered in Book One: Target Practice, and she's determined to get it back
Joseph A. Cordes said Five Stars. granddaughter loved it.. Feels like a "filler" episode -- more like a bridge between the first volume and the third I enjoyed the first volume of "Cleopatra In Space," despite some nitpicks. It was a fun read, and even if some of the plot elements (person from the past sent to the future, Chosen One, etc.) are a bit cliche, an Egypt-themed future complete with intelligent talking cats and pyramid-shaped skyscrapers was a lot of fun to explore, and Cleo and her friends were feisty and fun characters to get to know. I was curious to see where Cleo's adventures would take her next, and so I picked up the second volu. Kelly Campos said Hitting its stride. Enjoyed thus one more than the first. The pace was faster, the story more well defined. NOW I get the popularity!