Arthur and the Golden Rope - (Brownstone's Mythical Collection) by Joe Todd-Stanton (Paperback)

About the Book

"Buried among the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vault lie a humble collection of books. Filled with imaginary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes. Join Arthur as we journey to the land of the Vikings in this exciting adventure from Brownstone's Mythical Collection. In a place filled wiath magical objects and powerful gods, can Arthur conquer the fearsom mythical beast and save his town from freezing over?" -- Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

Imagine a vault so cavernous that it could contain all the world's greatest treasures and relics, from mummified remains of ancient monarchs to glistening swords brandished by legendary warriors. Who could be in charge of such a vault and how did he come into possession of such a unique collection? Who is...Professor Brownstone?

Review Quotes

One of Kirkus Reviews' Best Picture Books of 2017!

With picture books seeming to hew to ever more minimalist approaches, this retelling of a Norse myth, rich with adventure and mystery in a wonderfully picturesque package, comes as an opulent treat.
--Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Blending elements of picture book and graphic novel, Todd-Stanton's book offers a light introduction to Norse myth, drawn in a style that evokes both classic Franco-Belgian comics and the work of contemporary creators like Kate Beaton and Noelle Stevenson.
--Publisher's Weekly

I see this as also as a great read-together book for kids and parents/caregivers, with the readers going back to look at the drawings again and again. The art work is bright, vibrant and has the perfect amount of detail. The story moves quickly along with the illustrations.
--Deanna Evans, Sanibel Public Library

The illustrations in this book are really fun and help tell the story really well. People who like stories about the Norse gods will like this book. I hope that there will be other books like this!
--Kids' Book Buzz

This book is fantastic! [...] Arthur is just too cute and for any unpopular kids out there, this book will encourage them to embrace their uniqueness because as unlikely as Arthur is, he's the town's hero!
--How Useful It Is

About the Author

Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton and was taught to draw by his mother, who is also an illustrator. He studied at Bristol University, receiving a first class degree in Illustration.