Books about cleopatra fiction and nonfiction 56 books. Several of these characters also appear in the film adaptation. Daughter of the nile the royal diaries view larger image. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. If you like true stories, this is the book for you. Thats because she was born in egypt very near to the nile river. Find out if cleopatra can save egypt, her father, and herself. The book was also released in mon histoire and my royal story. I would point out that the book seeks to give an impression of life for a royal in the alexandria of the. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory. Cleopatra vii was born in early 69 bc to the ruling ptolemaic pharaoh ptolemy xii and an unknown mother, presumably ptolemy xiis wife cleopatra vi tryphaena also known as cleopatra v tryphaena, the mother of cleopatras older sister, berenice iv epiphaneia.
Queen cleopatra selene cleopatras forgotten daughter. Grades 69 this title, the first of the royal diaries series, is a spinoff from the dear america series. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. Daughter of the nile is a fictional diary written by kristiana gregory about the last egyptian pharaoh, cleopatra. A bright, square, and overall a nice copy some highlighting all orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours.
The young princess of egypt, cleopatra vii, travels to rome with her father. I had no idea she was so intelligent and could speak several languages. Kristiana gregory daughter of the nile kristiana gregory. I am reading a book called cleopatra vii a group from the royal diaries. When attempts against her fathers life are made, he must go into hiding. Daughter of the nile, says, as a kid studying world history in fifth grade, my image of cleopatra was that she wore beautiful clothes and jewels and probably spent her days floating down the river on a fancy boat. Cleopatra is still a young teenager, the daughter of the pharoah, and living a privileged life in her fathers elegant palace in egypt. Characters cleopatra vii, the eponymous daughter of the nile. The royal diaries by kristiana gregory and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Her parents were king ptolemy auletes and cleopatra v. This book introduced me to a young cleopatra which really helped me understand why she was the way she was.
All of the characters that appear in cleopatra vii. Her father, the pharaoh of egypt, nearly died when a venomous adder. She travels to rome with her father to seek support, after a threat is made on his life. Publication date 1999 topics cleopatra, queen of egypt, d. Daughter of the nile audiobook by kristiana gregory. This is a fictional take on real events of egypt 57 b.
Written in a diarystyle format, this work presents the experiences and feelings of the young queentobe while providing informative facts about her homelife, family and royal enviroment. The book was published in 1999 as part of scholastics the royal diaries. When he died, she claimed the throne, and ruled with he. 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 antony is. Cleopatra vii daughter of the nile download ebook pdf, epub. This book is by kristina gregory one of my most favorite authors. The reader is immediately captivated by the life of 12 year old cleopatra her father, ptolemy has disappeared fearing for his life. Her father, the pharaoh of egypt, nearly died when a venomous adder meant for him attacked and killed his favorite servant. Gregory fictionalizes cleopatra s diaries during the transitional period between her childhood and her becoming queen of egypt. She was an egyptian princess and was proclaimed by marc antony as queen of cyrenaica and libya. 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.
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 by gregory, kristiana. At the time, i was going through an egyptian phase and absolutely loved the book. Queen without a country, france, 1553, and several more.
To the discussion leader kristiana gregory, the author of cleopatra. Rise to power cleopatra gained power when she was 18 years of age. I absolutely love cleopatra, her family, her lovers and her enchanting beauty. Pdf cleopatra vii daughter of the nile 57 bc download pdf. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. The royal diaries, cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile written by kristiana gregory. Daughter of the nile kristiana gregory, josephine bailey on. Cleopatras daughter by michelle moran, the memoirs of cleopatra by margaret george, cleopatra vii. Click download or read online button to get cleopatra vii daughter of the nile book now. One of the first royal diaries books i read when i was younger was kristiana gregorys cleopatra vii. Cleopatra spends some time in the library of alexandria. C 140010243x audio cd published in 2006, 0590819755 hardcover published in 1999, 1407116177.
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. Jul 07, 2018 i absolutely love cleopatra, her family, her lovers and her enchanting beauty. Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile kristiana gregory. Jun 26, 2014 walk like an egyptian maria continues her procession through the royal diaries series with cleopatra vii. She stands as tall as my waist so i rest my hand on her back as we wander about. Are you sure you want to remove cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile from your list. The royal diaries cleopatra vii daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory i must be brave and think of my country. The setting is in rome but, the first and last quarter is in egypt. 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.
Cleopatra is accompanied by her two faithful servants. After the death of her mother, cleopatra, she reigned as queen of egypt alongside her brother, alexander helios, for two weeks before it was annexed by the roman empire. Daughter of the nile is part of the royal diaries series that features fictional journals of royal figures throughout history. She was the fraternal twin of ptolemaic prince alexander helios.
In his absence, two of his daughters betray him and crown. Cleopatra, princess of the nile young adult historical vault. The royal diaries cleopatra vii daughter of the nile. Daughter of the nile, by kristina gregory,is about the characters. It was adapted into a television film by hbo in 2000. Kristiana gregory 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. Thins book is mostly about the life of a princess called cleopatra vii. 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. 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.
Cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile by kristiana gregory bookroo. Jan 01, 1999 this book is by kristina gregory one of my most favorite authors. Dec 03, 20 the title daughters of the nile makes it sound like this book is set in egypt, but one of the many pleasures of drays novel about selene, the daughter of the famous cleopatra, is that its primary setting is mauretania in northern africa, a part of the world authors rarely portray whether in historical or contemporary fiction. Your purchase supports more than words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a. Gregory fictionalizes cleopatras diaries during the transitional period between her childhood and her becoming queen of egypt. Thank you for helping me to understand this powerful young lady. Cleopatra faces many danger, and some of her family betrays her, and her farther. The royal diaries, cleopatra vii, daughter of the nile written by. Royal diaries cleopatra vii daughter of the nile egypt 57. Daughter of the nile book report for cleopatra vii. Written in a diarystyle format, this work presents the experiences and feelings of the young.
Ptolemy auletes, flees his palace in alexandria, when a deadly snake almost kills him. About the book 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. Royal diaries cleopatra vii daughter of the nile egypt 57 bc. Alexandria archives arms asked atticus beautiful began berenice boat brought caesar called carried cicero cleopatra coming.