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The Thief and the Sword: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #2) (2) Paperback – Illustrated, April 28, 2015

by Mike Maihack (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 421 ratings
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Cleopatra's space adventure in the really far future continues. Now an animated TV series streaming on Hulu and Peacock!

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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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Part of Series
    Cleopatra in Space
  3. Print length
    192 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    GN410L
  7. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Graphix
  9. Publication date
    April 28, 2015
  10. ISBN-10
    9780545528450
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0545528450
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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

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Praise for CLEOPATRA IN SPACE #1: TARGET PRACTICE"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 and DRAMA"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

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0545528453
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Graphix; Illustrated edition (April 28, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780545528450
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545528450
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN410L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 421 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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Jennifer Cary
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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My 10 year old son loves these books and will read them over and over.
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Ted C. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, fun, w/ gorgeous art (and yes, adults find it fun too)
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2015
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This is a nice mix of gorgeous art and a fast, fun story.

Maihack has a wonderful art style (if you've seen his Batgirl/Supergil one page stories, they are some of the cutest things you can find on the internet). This is an ENTIRE BOOK filled with his art, and wrapped around a fun story. And I much admit I bought the first volume based half on the idea that if all I got were pages and pages of his art, it wouldn't be money wasted.

But, the idea is fun too. It's the historical Cleopatra (as a young woman) brought forward in time in a Space Opera adventure with a talking Cat. If this sounds silly to you, it's not for you. If this sounds like it could be totally awesome if done well, then this book is for you.

I really enjoyed this, and likely you will too. This is very kid-appropriate, but I'm an older man, and I thought it was fun and enjoyable. So great for kids, but still fun for adults to read.

And my TL;DR review is: I'm going to automatically hit pre-order when the next one comes out.
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Melissa Winter
5.0 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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4.0 out of 5 stars G :) fight
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016
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Totes awesome

I totally loved it I want to read more books from that debris I'm going to tell my friends
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Farshad
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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This book is very exciting and I would say this book is for ages 6 and up. If you haven’t read book# 1 then then you would not understand the 2nd book at all. I think that the 3rd book will be super cool and fun to read.
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Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for tween/teen ages
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
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Got the complete set for my daughter. Actually met the author in person and got him to autograph the first volume. Great read for boys and girls getting into comics or already into them. I'd say good for 10 and up with a proficient reading level
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Elizabeth Spicer
5.0 out of 5 stars This was amazing
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2019
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I chose a 5 star because this series is the best series ever I recommend you get this book. BUY NOW!
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Ryan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great imagery and humor!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015
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My son couldn't wait for this book to be released after reading the first one. The imagery, humor, and storyline kept him very interested. He's read it a few times. It's easy enough for a 3rd grade reading level but interesting enough for children and adults of any age.
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bps walia
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect series for graphic novel lovers
Reviewed in India on June 11, 2021
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I am a graphic novel lover and personally I love this series it is very interesting and whole of suspense.
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Alan Moseley
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2016
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Enjoyable
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Red
5.0 out of 5 stars Netter, schneller SF Comic
Reviewed in Germany on May 22, 2015
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Da will ich mehr von. Macht Spass zu lesen, Ich denke Kindern ab 10 Jahre könnte das gefallen.

Setting: Agyptische Mythologie im SF Gewand (nichts wirklich neues an sich). Katzen. Götter. etc.
Die Protagonisten sind Kinder bzw. Jugendliche.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Story is still interesting and it is nice to have a female heroine for young girls to ...
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2015
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Story is still interesting and it is nice to have a female heroine for young girls to look up to. My children love the drawing and can't wait to start being able to read it on their own!

Just wish the stories would churn out faster!
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S. Burden
4.0 out of 5 stars Great comic for girls
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2016
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My 9 year old absolutely loves this series of books, and I want to see what Cleopatra does next. It is great to see comics written where girls can enjoy them too. Roll on #3, please.
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