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Target Practice: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #1) (1) Paperback – Illustrated, April 29, 2014

by Mike Maihack (Author, Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 547 ratings
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A funny, action-packed graphic novel featuring a young Cleopatra who's transported to the future and learns it's up to her to save the galaxy. Now an animated TV series streaming on Hulu and Peacock!

When Cleo 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. She enrolls in Yasiro Academy, a high-tech school with classes like algebra, biology, and alien languages (which Cleo could do without), and combat training (which is more Cleo's style). With help from her teacher Khensu, Cleo learns what it takes to be a great leader, while trying to figure out how she's going to get her homework done, make friends, and avoid detention!
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 13 years, from customers
  2. Part of Series
    Cleopatra in Space
  3. Print length
    176 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    GN430L
  7. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    Graphix
  9. Publication date
    April 29, 2014
  10. ISBN-10
    9780545528436
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0545528436
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"Maihack's debut graphic novel sets the stage for what looks to be a series of Star Trek-style space adventures punctuated with far-future high school drama. Cleopatra smoothly slips into the role of confident, wisecracking, baddie-dispatching hero." -Publishers Weekly

"Cleo's mentor, a historian cat, is one of the best sidekicks around, and the imaginative content . . . and flow of Maihack's panels is a delight, with its exciting layout of a futuristic Egypt complete with cool pyramid skyscrapers." -Booklist

"Cleo's novel surroundings - which include talking cats, ray guns and even a flying sphinx - feel fresh and immediate." -Kirkus

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.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0545528437
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Graphix; Illustrated edition (April 29, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780545528436
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545528436
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 13 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN430L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 547 ratings

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MIKE MAIHACK is the creator of the Cleopatra in Space graphic novels published by Scholastic/Graphix. The six-book series has earned him a Florida Book Award, a YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers selection, a starred review from School Library Journal, and a wealth of sharable knowledge about sequential storytelling. Cleopatra in Space was also produced as a children’s animated series by DreamWorks Television with episodes currently airing worldwide and on both NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, Peacock and HULU. Currently, he is working on a series of Spider-Man young reader books in collaboration with Marvel and Abrams Books.

Mike lives in Land O Lakes, Florida with his wife, two boys, and three rambunctious cats. More of his work can be found online at operationspacecat.com.

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Eddie Pittman
5.0 out of 5 stars Cleopatra in Space Book One: Target Practice by Mike Maihack was completely awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2014
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A review by my 12-year-old daughter, Ginny:

Cleopatra in Space Book One: Target Practice by Mike Maihack was completely awesome! This book is a great start for what I can tell is going to be an epic series. Action-packed from the very beginning, it has no shortage of fun surprises.

Cleopatra in Space is about — you guessed it — the Cleopatra of ancient Egypt, in space. The idea is brilliant! Mike Maihack mixes a historical figure up with futuristic sci-fi awesomeness — two of my favorite genres (Pharaohs are even better with lazer guns!). In the story, 15-year-old Cleo gets zapped forward in time, where she meets a council of... wait for it... talking cats!!! She learns that she is the foretold savior, destined to deliver them from the Xerx, an evil alien force that wages war against the Nile Galaxy. But is a teenage girl up to that task?

I love that Cleo is just a normal teenager, freaking out over mismatched socks and hating algebra. She's easily relatable to a teen of today, yet she's still the Cleopatra of history; A royal princess that will someday be the ruler of Egypt.

She has a really cute design, with just enough Egyptian-ness and just enough Sci-fi. Her fancy golden cobra hair band is the perfect contrast with her fururistic lazer gun.

From the cute (but deadly) primitive aliens on a jungle planet, to her history teacher Khensu, the talking cat, and her cool Sphinx-mobile, Cleopatra in Space is a must-read for everyone.

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A few words from Dad:

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed Cleopatra in Space — and not just because I'm a cartoonist and a long time follower of Mike's Cleopatra in Space webcomic, but because I'm a dad and I struggle to find graphic novels that are great stories with compelling characters that don't seem like they've been watered down for kids. Kids know when a story is talking down to them; they want to read a graphic novel that is the equivalent of a Harry Potter novel or a Pixar film. I think Mike Maihack achieves this.

From the cold opening (à la Raiders of The Lost Ark) to action packed climax and touching epilogue, Cleo is a well paced page turning work of storytelling art. Here's hoping for many years of Cleo stories (and movies, tv shows, toys, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera)!
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Dannan Tavona
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun debut
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
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Space opera YA comic teen girl heroine
Cleopatra is princess bored with school work; she has a lot of luck and the disposition of a tomboy (funny how we describe an athletic girl by using a stereo-type). This is a princess who doesn't need to be saved. Well done. Book 2 is on the wish list. Recommended, especially for young women -- who need more positive non-passive role models.
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Anne Beardsley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a struggling reader.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018
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My daughter has had trouble with her reading skills. She's 10 and reads at about a second grade level. This comic has been great because the subject matter appeals to her age group without being too hard for her to read. There are not many words on each page, so she gets to turn pages quickly and feel like she's making lots of progress. There are also some challenging words, but they aren't so hard that they are discouraging.

My son (8, and with a much higher reading level than my daughter) has also taken an interest in this book. He likes comic books anyway and has been reading Dogman avidly. I really like that the protagonist is female, but her character and the setting can appeal to both boys and girls.
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apeman505
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely cute
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2014
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I love the art style of this book, and the writing is fun and humorous. Cleopatra (yes, THE Cleopatra!) is a snarky, wisecracking hotshot from ancient Egypt that was somehow teleported to a different planet in the future, but she still needs to go to school and cope with everyone looking up to her.

If I wanted to nitpick, I'd say it feels vaguely like it's ripping off the concept of Zita the Space Girl, but really the characters are so different that it's forgivable. Plus she has a flying motorcycle shaped like the Sphinx. Also, you can tell the author really loves cats; he shoehorns them in everywhere.

All in all, the artwork is cute and beautiful to look at, and the writing is fun and funny. It's a good read and I can recommend it to pretty much anyone.
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Melissa Winter
4.0 out of 5 stars "There was lots of action and fighting and time travel"
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017
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Excellent book for children aged 7-12

Review from a 10 YEAR OLD avid reader of graphic novels:
I like this book because it was really good and interesting and i think it was an amazing book to read.There was lots of action and fighting and time travel. I didn't pick 5 stars because there were some parts in the book were i couldn't understand parts and some parts were weird which could be kinda interesting. So i really really LIKE the book. You should read it one day and find out how amazing this book really is. CLEOPATRA in space is one of my favorite books in the world. I want to be helpful to whoever is thinking about buying this book.And here is one option YES.If you read this book already please be sure to share your thoughts and ideas with other people so you can share how wonderful of a book this is. So take your time and think right now if you are interested in getting this book. Hope you like it or even love it. Bye.
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Reading is my ESCAPE from Reality!
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
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I loved this book. Cleopatra is transported from Egypt to the future and to the planet Mayet. There she is recognized as the savior, there to defeat the evil dictator whose is conquering civilizations. But even in the future, Cleo has to go to school and deal with friendship issues.

The artwork is beautiful, and the cinematic flair brings the action to life. Cleo is a strong, fearless heroine that girls can look up to.

If you are interested in Egypt at all, this is the book for you. it is fun, exciting and I'm looking forward to reading more in the series.
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Shellno
5.0 out of 5 stars My niece loves these books
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
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My niece asks for Cleopatra in Space books all the time and I'm happy to buy them for her. Fast shipping and great condition upon arrival.
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Lenin
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool
Reviewed in India on January 28, 2020
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Mr. Roy Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars The book cover looks soo good. I couldn't help myself
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2014
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The book cover looks soo good.I couldn't help myself.I just bought it on impulse.
I wasn't disappointed in any way ! It re imagines Cleo in the modern age and does an absolutely marvellous job.
The Scholastic brand is pretty good and supports some of the best graphic novels out there.
Cleo is a butt kicker who simply rules ! She's a bit of a rebel but only because she's bursting with ideas and energy.
The hairdo is a brilliant touch too.The start of the novel is so fast paced that it 'draws' you in and just keeps you there,turning the pages eager to follow her amazing story.The humour is terrific with just the right amount of understatement to give it a double edge.
Such as 'when you are Queen,you will need to know all this stuff' (school education)
Cleo replies 'if I'm Queen,I'll just order you to do it for me' !
That's my kind of Gal ! Get out there and reorder the Universe,I'll be right behind you.(just a few pages away)
I was looking for a new graphic novel after finishing the Zita,the Spacegirl trilogy from Ben Hatke - this'll do very nicely,thanks.
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bps walia
4.0 out of 5 stars very interesting
Reviewed in India on June 11, 2021
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the quality in which it came was very nice . plus this book is very interesting. but the chapter one is a bit difficult to understand.
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C. M. Millar
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this for girls and boys who are interested in ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2015
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My 8 year old loves comics and Egypt - this comic combines both. It is also perfectly suitable for a younger comic reading audience. I recommend this for girls and boys who are interested in an Egyptian tinged space adventure!
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S H-C
5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2015
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My 8 year old daughter won't stop reading it...
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