Cleopatra in space. Book three, Secret of the time tablets
Mike Maihack
Cleopatra in space. Book three, Secret of the time tablets
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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
Cleopatra isn’t just a queen—she’s the smartest space adventurer out there, racing against time itself! When her mission takes her to a city full of thieves and danger, every decision could change her future forever. Can she uncover the secrets of the time tablets before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade graphic novel follows Cleopatra as she navigates a thrilling space adventure involving time travel and high-stakes danger. The story features action, friendship, and clever problem-solving suitable for ages 9-12, with mild peril and thematic complexity around destiny and choice. Parents should note some scenes involve conflict and suspense but are handled in an age-appropriate manner.
Why we rated Cleopatra in space. Book three, Secret of the time tablets 9MP
Cleopatra in space. Book three, Secret of the time tablets is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cleopatra in space. Book three, Secret of the time tablets works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Cleopatra in space. Book three, Secret of the time tablets as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, thematic difficulty — 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. Book three, Secret of the time tablets explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, time travel, and coming of age — 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, friendship, fantasy world-building.
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
9MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545838672
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Graphix
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction