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Kristiana Gregory

Audio CD | Pages: 201 pages

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Original Title:	Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C.
ISBN:	140010243X (ISBN13: 9781400102433)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	The Royal Diaries, Mon Histoire, My Royal Story , more
Characters:	Cleopatra
Setting:	Egypt

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Disclaimer: The last time I read this book was in middle school, so my review will be spotty and more nostalgic than any review should be. Oh well.

I avidly read the Royal Diaries series during my middle school years. Like most young girls, I was fascinated with princesses and--maybe not so much like most young girls--deeply interested in the power politics of royalty. Princesses, more often than not, tend to be the pawns of such political games, so it was always very thrilling to read a story in which the princess overcomes her opponents!

While Cleopatra was not always my favorite female monarch, I love this book not only because it satiated my taste for court intrigue, but also because it allowed me a glimpse of the wealth and decay of Egypt.

Here are scenes that still stand out in my mind today:

(1) Cleopatra's older sister, next in line to lead the realm, is luxuriating in a steaming tub of water that is heated by slaves working in an underground furnace. Amid the perfumed haze of oils and other bath luxuries, she orders Cleopatra to drink a goblet of may-or-may-not-be poisoned wine.

(2) Cleopatra and her sisters get first dibs at a caravan full of trade items arriving from all over the world. These include jars of scented oils, shimmering scarves that float when you toss them into the air, and ropes of pearls. Cleopatra takes a hold of something--I think it was a necklace--and the vindictive older sister snatches it away and presses a knife to Cleopatra's throat.

(3) Away somewhere in Roman-occupied territory, the Romans viciously taunt Cleopatra's father in their own language, and he--dependent on Roman aid yet unable to speak their language--nods and smiles nervously. Cleopatra, who happens to speak a bazillion languages, shows them up. Yeah, bitches.

As I've said before, I haven't read the book in ages, so my memory could be making up a few details. If those three scenes are completely accurate, I would be very surprised.

And yes, I know the book is not historically accurate, and yes, Cleopatra may or may not have been as likable in real life versus in this book. I am also aware that court politics is incredibly complex and blah blah blah, tyvm. But as a kid, I didn't care (and I still kind of don't): I picked up this book to read a good story, not to write a report on Ancient Egypt. Besides, the world the author portrayed was gorgeous, and most importantly it left a lingering sweetness in my mind for anything Ancient Egypt.

This was one of the most enjoyable books I've read as a kid. Highly recommended for the younger audience.

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Title	:	Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile - 57 B.C. (The Royal Diaries)
Author	:	Kristiana Gregory
Book Format	:	Audio CD
Book Edition	:	Unabridged
Pages	:	Pages: 201 pages
Published	:	June 2006 by Tantor Media (first published January 1st 1999)
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Young Adult. Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Northern Africa. Egypt

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WARNING: spoilers!This book is truly BAD, sorry.First, the story has too many holes. Sure it is based on historical fact, namely the exile of king Ptolemy, his daughter Berenice taking over the title, and his return with Roman troops and subsequent execution of the usurper. But as for the rest, and as another reviewer has written, it is just impossible that a young Cleopatra would have happened to meet all the significant people of the time.Second, the author takes a huge liberty with either

If I hadn't read an amazing Cleopatra biography by Stacy Schiff a couple of weeks ago, my rating would most likely be higher. It was, however, interesting reading an interpretation of a glimpse into Cleopatra's early life; but, I think that I had what Cleopatra was like in her later years ingrained in my mind, which is not a terrible thing, because I think that Gregory did an adequate job displaying some of Cleopatra's later character traits. However, I think that because a lot of this novel was

awsome book! but you have to read the epioluge

Cleopatra, Daughter of Nile / 0-590-81975-5Good grief, I generally enjoy the Royal Diaries, but this one is just awful. I've read it twice now, thinking that perhaps the first time I was just being unfair, but I couldn't finish slogging through it the second time. I usually like Kristiana Gregory's work, but this one felt like either a very early work, or a very rushed effort, or both. The history is terrible; the author has a cast of Roman and Greek "Who's Who" show up to introduce themselves

Earliest I remember loving historical fiction.One of my favorite books on Cleopatra.

I hate this book so much it doesn't even deserve a proper review.

This was my favorite book in middle school!