{"product_id":"9781338204124","title":"Fallen Empire: A Graphic Novel (Cleopatra in Space #5): Volume 5 (Cleopatra in Space #5)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eThe penultimate installment in Mike Maihack's thrilling graphic novel series starring a young Cleopatra and her adventures in space!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\"Cleo goes into hiding after a mysterious death at Yasiro Academy, and she and her friends set out to uncover the spy who must be working within the school's ranks. Meanwhile, Xaius Octavian continues his assault on the galaxy as his complicated origin story, and how he went from being Cleo's best friend to a ruthless dictator, is revealed. In the end, a space battle and dramatic confrontation between Cleo and Octavian will change both of their lives forever.\"--Cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eMike Maihack is the creator of the Cleopatra in Space series. Book One:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTarget Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewon a Florida Book Award and was a YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. He is also the creator of the popular webcomic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCow \u0026amp; Buffalo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand has contributed to books like Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eParable\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJim Henson's The Storyteller\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCow Boy\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeeks, Girls, and Secret Identities\u003c\/i\u003e; and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eComic Book Tattoo\u003c\/i\u003e. Mike lives with his wife, two sons, and Siamese cat in Land O' Lakes, Florida. Visit him online at mikemaihack.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Cleopatra in Space series:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Cleo is a fun, fearless heroine -- I'd love to explore the galaxy with her!\" -- Raina Telgemeier, #1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebestselling author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Maihack's characters, both human and nonhuman, are diverse, expressive, and visually distinct.\" --\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\"Cleo's easygoing confidence makes her a likable... heroine, but\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe real star of the graphic novel is Maihack's art\u003c\/b\u003e. The cinematic paneling during action sequences skillfully conveys Cleo's vivacity and flair.\" --\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eA delight\u003c\/b\u003e, with its exciting layout of a futuristic Egypt complete with cool pyramid skyscrapers.\" --\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Cleopatra smoothly slips into the role of confident, wisecracking, baddie-dispatching hero, and the supporting cast falls neatly into place as well.\" --\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eThe penultimate installment in Mike Maihack's delightful graphic novel series starring a young Cleopatra and her adventures in space. Now an animated TV series streaming on Hulu and Peacock!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleo goes into hiding after a mysterious death at Yasiro Academy, and she and her friends set out to uncover the spy who must be working within the school's ranks. Meanwhile, Octavian continues his assault on the galaxy as his complicated origin story, and how he went from being Cleo's best friend to a ruthless dictator, is revealed. In the end, a space battle and dramatic confrontation between Cleo and Octavian will change their lives forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455275843820,"sku":"9781338204124","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3853\/1052\/files\/ibg.common.titledetail-2026-03-30T133059.076.gif?v=1774902670","url":"https:\/\/northparkcomics.com\/products\/9781338204124","provider":"North Park Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}