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

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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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