Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C. by Kristiana Gregory

Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C.

The Royal Diaries

Kristiana Gregory

221 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade informative fast-paced

Description

While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, twelve- year-old Cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety and hopes to survive to become Queen of Egypt some day.

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Moods

informative 73%
adventurous 26%
lighthearted 26%
inspiring 13%
reflective 13%
tense 13%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
funny 6%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | Plot: 36% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

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