The Thief and the Sword
The Thief and the Sword
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Just the Series: Cleopatra in Space Vol. 2   

Series and Publisher: Cleopatra in Space   

Annotation: When a mysterious thief steals her ancient sword, Cleo is forbidden to risk her life to reclaim it. Instead, she embarks on a dangerous journey to attain the time tablets that could decide her fate as the savior of the galaxy.
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #111948
Format: Perma-Bound Edition
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Copyright Date: 2015
Edition Date: 2015 Release Date: 04/28/15
Pages: 187 pages
ISBN: Publisher: 0-545-52845-3 Perma-Bound: 0-605-92795-2
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-0-545-52845-0 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-92795-7
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2014939603
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal Starred Review (Fri May 01 00:00:00 CDT 2015)

Gr 4-7 Cleopatra is back for more galactic adventures. 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. 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. These attributes, along with her ray-gun skills and predetermined status as heroine of the universe, make her a popular teen classmate. Maihack's characters, both human and nonhuman, are diverse, expressive, and visually distinct. With action varying from tumultuous chase scenes to quiet secret meetings, the book skillfully uses color to impart mood. This title is suitable for fans of Ben Hatke's "Zita the Spacegirl" series (First Second) and Jeffrey Brown's "Jedi Academy" (Scholastic) who are ready to move on to older characters and more complex images. Younger devotees of Jeff Smith's "Bone" (Scholastic) may also it. VERDICT This full-color adventure series is recommended for public and school libraries. Gaye Hinchliff, King County Library System, WA

ALA Booklist (Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2015)

Cleopatra went to a lot of trouble to steal an ancient sword in her first book, Target Practice (2014), but now someone's planning on stealing it back! On top of that, if she doesn't figure out the secret of the time-traveling tablets that brought her from ancient Egypt to a future in outer space, she may never live up to the prophecy naming her savior of the galaxy. Maihack's series has good bones, though it occasionally drags, particularly when it focuses too much on moments of stereotypical teenage-girl school drama. Where Maihack truly shines, however, is in his action sequences. Almost half of book two is one long chase, which allows him to show off his skill with timing. He knows just when to add stillness, allowing the audience to catch its breath for a needed moment before hurtling back to the action. The rich colors of Maihack's art and the unique combination of Egypt and outer space should help make this one a popular choice for readers looking for adventure.

Horn Book (Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2015)

Five months after being zapped from ancient Egypt to the distant future in book one, Cleo, the hot-headed "savior of the galaxy," tries to nab a thief, discover more about the prophecy she's fulfilling, and navigate new friendships--all while attending school (and, ugh, the winter dance). Panels of crisp, jewel-toned art showcase the graphic novel's blend of action and humor.

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Horn Book (Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2015)
Word Count: 4,984
Reading Level: 3.3
Interest Level: 3-6
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.3 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 174715 / grade: Middle Grades
Reading Counts!: reading level:3.6 / points:4.0 / quiz:Q65991
Lexile: GN410L
Guided Reading Level: Q

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A mysterious thief has stolen the ancient sword Cleo recovered in Book One: Target Practice, and she's determined to get it back. 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!


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