Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx (Brownstone's Mythical Collection, 2)

This is a really fun story, building of off The Golden Rope, this sequal introduces Egyptian God's really well. As a teacher, there are some excellent writing ideas you can take from the book, and Marcy is a great character. Also, just great to have on your home bookshelf, my daughter enjoys this story and its illustrations.

A bet time favourite. We have the others in the series. Beautiful illustrations and wonderful adventures.

Love this author and love these oops. We are collecting the series. Such absorbing stories for my 5 year old and they are peaking an interest in other areas. Egypt for this one, Greek mythology another. Big fans.

A fantastic story with fantastic illustrations.

Having read and very much enjoyed Arthur and the Golden Rope, the first of Todd-Stanton's Brownstone's Mythical Collection, I was looking forward to the second instalment, Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx. Unsurprisingly it's beautiful to look at. Todd-Stanton is clearly a very talented illustrator. I've read the book to my son half a dozen times now and the story itself is just okay. I didn't enjoy Marcy's tale as much as Arthur's. I appreciated the focus on Egyptian mythology but child conquers his/her fear of the dark has been done a million times before. Difficult to criticise too much, I just expected a little bit more. Regardless the next book is still an automatic purchase, so Todd-Stanton is clearly doing something right. Bonus points for Flying Eye's stellar production values, as ever

The second book in the Brownstone family collection, this is just as fantastic as Arthur and the Golden Rope, with wonderful lovely illustrations and an exciting adventure as Marcy must save her dad (Arthur) from the snake underneath the Sphinx. A gentle introduction to ancient Egyptian mythology. My 6yo loves to have the story read over and again at bedtime. The best kind of review!

This book is an absolute joy. I bought it for my two girls (aged 7 and 6) and they were captivated by it - as was I! The story is gripping and yet somehow wonderfully understated — and of course accompanied by the most wonderful illustrations. I immediately went out and bought all the other books by Joe Todd Stanton.

My 5 year old granddaughter wanted to know more about Egypt and mummies and we saw this book whilst looking for a reference book suitable for her age group. She asked if she could have it, so it was bought as a Xmas present alongside a reference book. She loves it and goes back to 'read' it regularly. I would recommend this.

Very lovely book about overcoming fears

This book goes a bit deeper than most children's story books into the feelings that parents and children inspire in each other. Specifically, the daughter is worried that her dad is disappointed in her. It turns out fine in the end, but it was deeper than I was expecting. The art, though, is fantastic. There's a section towards the end that's a cutaway of Marcy spelunking through a cave that I just adore. If you liked Hilda or mythology, you can't go wrong with these Brownstone books.

My kids love this series, and the books are a perfect gift for their friends.

Excelent art and reading!

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