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

A graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design, Mike Maihack spends his time, well, working on the Cleopatra in Space series. He’s 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. Cleopatra in Space: Secret of the Time Tablets is Mike’s third graphic novel following Target Practice, which won a Florida Book Award, and The Thief and the Sword. He lives with his wife, two sons, and Siamese cat down in the humid depths of Lutz, Florida. Visit Mike online at www.mikemaihack.com and follow him on Twitter at @mikemaihack.

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