Independent Reading Level: Grades 5-6

3.5 stars

I like Cleo's character, she's funny. And all the kitties!! ( )

Cleopatra moves from Ancient Egypt forward in time to a planet ruled by cats. Cleo finds out that she is the answer to a prophecy and that she will be the savior of the planet. Cleo has never liked school, but in addition to the subjects that she hates, she finds that on this new planet, she is allowed to use all of her skills.

Target Practice is the first book in the Cleopatra in Space series and introduces readers to the main character and her role in this future world. There is a lot of action but little dialogue, keeping the story fast moving, but not really explaining things like why Cleo must be the one to save this world of cats. Overall, Target Practice does establish characters and settings that will be important in upcoming books. ( )

Fun, light read. But i was expecting a bit more substance, though I'm not sure why since the recommendation came from a 6 year old. ( )

Satisfying in an old-school pulp action sort of way, with talking cat professors (eeeee!) kickass combat scenes and a tie-in to ancient Egypt. Good stuff. ( )