Classifications dewey decimal class fic library of congress pz7. When attempts against her fathers life are made, he must go into hiding. While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, twelve yearold. The peasants along the nile need a ruler who cares about them this historical diary is about cleopatra vii who fled alexandria,egypt to save her life. Cleopatra vii daughter of the nile egypt 57 bc gregory hardcover series childrens book vintage free shipping 5609 gone2piecesvintage from shop gone2piecesvintage. Cleopatra is the daughter of ptolemy auletes, and is the most intelligent of all his daughters and children. She travels to rome with her father to seek support, after a threat.
Anyway, this book is great for introducing young readers to historical fiction and to cleopatra vii. Cleopatra s firstperson narration describes cleopatra to be a linguist and a scholar. The reader is immediately captivated by the life of 12 year old cleopatra her father, ptolemy has disappeared fearing for his life, and her sister, trypthphaena has assumed reign of the kingdom. The royal diaries cleopatra vii daughter of the nile. Jewel of castilla, spain, 1466 by carolyn meyer 2000. However, kristiana gregory creates her main character according to plutarchs descriptions of cleopatra vii, not popular belief. With elisa moolecherry, hrant alianak, david calderisi, jan filips. All of the characters that appear in cleopatra vii. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile 1999 edition open library. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
It also covers the life and customs of these women. The royal diaries by kristiana gregory and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cleopatra vii daughter of the nile egypt 57 bc gregory hardcover series childrens book vintage free shipping 5609 gone2piecesvintage. Ptolemy auletes, flees his palace in alexandria, when a deadly snake almost kills him. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile sd51 redlands middle. It will be done with poison in their drinks or crocodiles in their beds. Cleopatra vii book greenwich library bibliocommons. On januarius 3, morning, the first ever entry in cleopatras journal, what is the first line written. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory, 1999, scholastic edition, in english.
Cleopatra and arrow pictured on the cover of the book all of the characters that appear in cleopatra vii. A fictionalized account of cleopatra as a young girl. Daughter of the nile is one of the best books for young adults out there in the historical fiction field. The diary is filled with intrigue and royal power plays. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile by gregory, kristiana.
Several of these characters also appear in the film adaptation. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory, 1999, scholastic edition. Established dear america author kristiana gregory kicks off the royal diaries with the captivating story of a young cleopatra s life. I loved this book when i was like 11, so much so that i still own it and intend to keep it forever, but did anyone ever notice just how creepy mark. Daughter of the nile mp3 cd unabridged, june 1, 2006 reading age. Daughter of the nile mp3 cd unabridged, june 1, 2006 by kristiana gregory author visit amazons kristiana gregory page. Essay consists of a book report on cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile by by kristina gregory. Royal diaries cleopatra vii daughter of the nile egypt 57 bc. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide dray, stephanie, lily of the nile. The setting is in rome but, the first and last quarter is in egypt. Daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory part of the royal diaries series written in a diarystyle format, this work presents the experiences and feelings.
Cleopatra, princess of the nile young adult historical vault. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile this edition was published in 1999 by scholastic in new york. While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, twelve yearold cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety and hopes to survive to. Thins book is mostly about the life of a princess called cleopatra vii.
Immediately download the book report on cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching book report on cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile. The royal diaries 9780590819756 by gregory, kristiana and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile 1999 edition open. Cleopatra joins him, and together the two sail for rome, where cleopatra. You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address. Book report on cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile essay. This book reminds of the movie princess diaries both 1 and 2, because the movies were about about a princess growing up from a girl to a mature princess like cleopatra. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile a dear america book dear america royal diaries. Cleopatra vii daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory falling action berenice is beheaded rising action banishment tryphaenas death berenice claims the throne setting read learn i chose this book because.
This royal diary introduces young readers to the early years of cleopatras life. Gregory fictionalizes cleopatras diaries during the transitional period between her childhood and her becoming queen of egypt. Cleopatra vii daughter of the nile is a short film based on cleopatra vii. At the time, i was going through an egyptian phase and absolutely loved the book. Daughter of the nile, by kristina gregory,is about the characters. Characters cleopatra vii, the eponymous daughter of the nile. Daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory view book on bookshelves at online book club bookshelves is an awesome, free web app that lets you easily save and share lists of books and see what books are trending. Kristiana gregory was interviewed about cleopatra vii.
Jenny of the tetons 1989 the legend of jimmy spoon 1990 earthquake at dawn 1992. One of the first royal diaries books i read when i was younger was kristiana gregorys cleopatra vii. Cleopatra joins him, and together the two sail for rome, where cleopatra finds herself a stranger in a strange land. Daughter of the nile is a hypothetical journal by the last queen of egypt. In the book, cleopatra mentions that king ptolemy dislikes his slaves marrying, but later he turns a blind eye when he sees puzo and neva together. An interview with kristiana gregory about cleopatra vii. Cleopatra faces many danger, and some of her family betrays her, and her farther. Cleopatra is still a young teenager, the daughter of the pharoah, and living a privileged life in her fathers elegant palace in egypt. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory, unknown edition. The royal diaries, cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile.
Cleopatra vii daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory i must be brave and think of my country. Apr 11, 2004 this student essay consists of approximately 8 pages of analysis of book report on cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile. It reads easy enough that people wont struggle with who is who and there are notes at the back explaining certain people, places and the later events of her life. While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, twelveyearold cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety and hopes to. C daughter of king ptolemy autletes, pharaoh of egypt, cleopatra lives a life filled with. Daughter of the nile is part of the royal diaries series that features fictional journals of royal figures throughout history. The royal diaries, cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile,egypt,57 bc,218 pages,new,hard back,measures 7.
Gregory fictionalizes cleopatra s diaries during the transitional period between her childhood and her becoming queen of egypt. A couple of thingsi would have thought that cleopatra would not be at the top of the list for a series about female rulers, given her sexualized legacy, but this is a series that also did catherine the great, so whatever. Daughter of the nile is a fictional diary written by kristiana gregory about the last egyptian pharaoh, cleopatra. Daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory online at alibris. Two of her sisters, tryphaena and bernice, are main characters. Red rose of the house of tudor, england, 1544 by kathryn lasky 1999 cleopatra vii. Royal diaries cleopatra vii daughter of the nile egypt 57. The first was winter of red snow dear america journals and the second was originally written for the royal diaries series, cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile, was made into an hbo family channel movie. Grades 69 this title, the first of the royal diaries series, is a. Daughter of the nile has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
This book is by kristina gregory one of my most favorite authors. This title, the first of the royal diaries series, is a spinoff from the dear america series. In this installment, selene marries, becomes queen of mauretania, and continually longs and schemes for the return of her birthright. Written in a diarystyle format, this work presents the experiences and feelings of the young queentobe while providing. The sequel to lily of the nile, song of the nile by stephanie dray continues the story of cleopatra selene, daughter of the more famous cleopatra. Thats because she was born in egypt very near to the nile river. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. When you buy books using these links the internet archive may earn a small. The reader is immediately captivated by the life of 12 year old cleopatra her father, ptolemy has disappeared fearing for his life. Someone in the kingdom is trying to kill cleopatra and her father. While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, twelveyearold cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safety and hopes to survive to become queen of egypt some day. Grades 69 this title, the first of the royal diaries series, is a spinoff from the dear america series.
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