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Now available in paperback, kids will love this exciting excavation of ancient Egyptian myths as they follow along with the clever Marcy on a quest to save her dad from the belly of the sphinx! Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration. Determined to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?

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NOMINATED FOR A RINGO AWARD IN BEST SINGLE ISSUE AND BEST PRESENTATION IN DESIGN CATEGORIES, WHILE AUTHOR JOE TODD-STANTON HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR BEST COVER ARTIST AND BEST COLORIST

"A wonderfully charming mixture of myth and fairy tale."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

“Todd-Stanton’s whimsical illustrations feature mazelike details chronicling Marcy’s quest throughout the book.”—School Library Journal

"The genial, gentle tone of this light exploration of Egyptian mythology is beautifully matched by Todd-Stanton’s gorgeous, jewel-toned artwork.” —Booklist

Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx

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      Published 3 March 2019
      ISBN-13 9781912497492
      978-1912497492
      ISBN-10 1912497492

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Now available in paperback, kids will love this exciting excavation of ancient Egyptian myths as they follow along with the clever Marcy on a quest to save her dad from the belly of the sphinx! Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration. Determined to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?

      Trade Review
      NOMINATED FOR A RINGO AWARD IN BEST SINGLE ISSUE AND BEST PRESENTATION IN DESIGN CATEGORIES, WHILE AUTHOR JOE TODD-STANTON HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR BEST COVER ARTIST AND BEST COLORIST

      "A wonderfully charming mixture of myth and fairy tale."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

      “Todd-Stanton’s whimsical illustrations feature mazelike details chronicling Marcy’s quest throughout the book.”—School Library Journal

      "The genial, gentle tone of this light exploration of Egyptian mythology is beautifully matched by Todd-Stanton’s gorgeous, jewel-toned artwork.” —Booklist

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