Author Kristiana Gregory kicks off "The Royal Diaries" with the captivating story of a young Cleopatra's life. Cleopatra records all her thoughts in her diary along the journey. Cleopatra was born in 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt. She belonged to the Ptolemaic Dynasty. She grew up in a beautiful palace made out of marble with many rooms. She was the third child with three sisters and two brothers. They were all taught to read and write at the palace. Her sisters were extremely jealous because she seemed to be the favorite of the children. Also, was capable of speaking multiple languages which gave her an edge with power and safety if people talked about her “drunk” dad. But later on, both sisters died trying to take power from their father,
