Cleopatra in space
Mike Maihack
Cleopatra in space
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The golden lion
by Mike Maihack
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if a young Cleopatra was a space explorer racing against time to save the galaxy? Imagine a frozen planet filled with danger where she must find a powerful star before it falls into the wrong hands. But when a mysterious enemy appears, can she protect the Golden Lion and herself from total destruction?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows Cleopatra as she navigates grief and responsibility while on a daring mission to secure a powerful star that could threaten the universe if misused. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends science fiction adventure with themes of loss and courage, featuring some intense moments of conflict but no graphic content.
Why we rated Cleopatra in space 9ME
Cleopatra in space is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 198 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cleopatra in space works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Cleopatra in space as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Cleopatra in space explores adventure, science & nature, friendship, graphic novels, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545838726
- Pages
- 198
- Publisher
- Graphix
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction