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Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx

By Joe Todd Stanton and Joe Todd-Stanton
Series: Brownstone's Mythical Collection
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Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx is an engaging children's tale where young Marcy embarks on an adventurous quest in ancient Egypt. Faced with the challenge of solving the Sphinx's riddle, she delves into a world filled with mythological creatures and thrilling discoveries. At its core, the story beautifully weaves themes of courage and curiosity as Marcy navigates this enchanting landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by ancient myths and imaginative adventures. It follows a young girl's thrilling journey through Egypt, filled with clever puzzles and mystical creatures, making it perfect for children who love engaging tales with beautiful illustrations.

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Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vault, lie his most prized possessions - a humble collection of books. Filled with stories from his ancestors, they contain tales of fearless fighters, unlikely heroes and legends from years gone by.

Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vault, lie his most prized possessions - a humble collection of books. Filled with stories from his ancestors, they contain tales of fearless fighters, unlikely heroes and legends from years gone by.

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Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone’s vault, lie his most prized possessions – a humble collection of books. Filled with stories from his ancestors, they contain tales of fearless fighters, unlikely heroes and legends from years gone by.

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?

Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx is now available in Paperback!

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Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx is praised for offering an adventurous experience for children, blending mythological elements into a thrilling quest. The book serves as an engaging introduction to Ancient Egyptian mythology, featuring exciting characters and clever riddles. Its adventure-packed narrative is complemented by intriguing mythical beings and devious Egyptian gods.

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ISBN: 9781911171829

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 56

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Joe Todd Stanton Series: Brownstone's Mythical Collection

About the Author

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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