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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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9781912497492

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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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Joe Todd-Stanton is from Brighton and grew up drawing with his mum. He studied Illustration at the University of the West of England, afterwards moving to London where he currently lives. His children's book, The Secret of Black Rock, won the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize and since then he has written and illustrated seven books with Flying Eye Books.

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