Arthur and the golden rope

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Title:

Arthur and the golden rope

Alternate title:

At head of title: Brownstone's mythical collection

Author:

Stanton, Joe Todd, author, illustrator.

Summary:

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?

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

51 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.

Genre:

Comics (Graphic works)

Graphic novels.

Subject Term:

Mythology -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Mythology, Norse -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Women prophets -- Comic books, strips, etc..

Boys -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Quests (Expeditions) -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Gods -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Goddesses -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Heroes -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Publisher:

Flying Eye Books,

Publication Date:

2016

ISBN:

9781911171034

Publication Information:

London : Flying Eye Books, 2016.

Call Number:

J STANTON

Holds: Copies:

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Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607003216705	Juvenile Graphic Novels	STANTON	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

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.

Author Notes

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. Stanton has been commissioned to work for clients such as Computer Arts, Usborne Publishing and Aquila magazine. He was a featured contributor to Nobrow 9 and quotes Maurice Sendak and Tove Jansson amongst his greatest influences.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 3 Up-In surveying his family's vault of treasures collected over generations, Professor Brownstone introduces his earliest ancestor. Arthur, a strange but good-hearted boy, has been going on magical adventures all of his life. But when his village is attacked by monsters, it's up to Arthur to find the magical items needed to restart the town's fire and drive out the beasts. Adapted from several Norse mythology tales, like the binding of Fenrir, this offering is a great way to introduce kids to Norse mythology. However, an author's note discussing who all the different monsters are and explaining the allusions to different stories would have made this a great educational resource. Todd-Stanton's artistic approach is folksy yet modern: big on charm and excellent at telling such an epic tale. And the graphic novel format makes this work a compelling adventure, suitable for reluctant readers. VERDICT Here's hoping Professor Brownstone has more stories to tell in the future. A quirky choice for newly independent and myth-loving readers.-Peter Blenski, Greenfield Public Library, WI © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Publisher's Weekly Review

The Brownstones have been adventurers for generations, the artifacts from their exploits housed in a family vault; this tale, Todd-Stanton's debut, is about the first of their clan: an Icelandic boy named Arthur. When the giant wolf Fenrir destroys his village's great fire, Arthur is chosen to seek help from the Norse gods. Arthur's quest to find Thor and his kin is easy compared to the one that Thor sends him on: to acquire the ingredients to create a golden rope to bind Fenrir. 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. Earthy colors and numerous scenes of daring action invite readers into a magical and mythical world, as do endpapers featuring characters (both god and monster) and maps. Arthur-small of stature, bespectacled, brave, and quick-thinking-is first-rate proof that tiny can be mighty, and readers will look forward to hearing about his descendants' adventures. Ages 5-9. (Feb.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.