School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-This picture book/graphic novel hybrid centers on Marcy, an ancestor of the story's unnamed narrator. Marcy is born into a family of adventurers, but alas-she is afraid of the dark. Is she is even a real Brownstone? When her father leaves on "urgent business" lasting more than a week, Marcy uses a magical Wind Weaver feather to embark on a journey to find him. She soon comes up against Thoth, Egyptian god of knowledge and the moon. Thoth refuses to release Marcy's father from the Sphinx's secret tunnels unless she brings him the moon eye of Ra. Marcy must jump aboard a flying ship, manned by other members of the Egyptian pantheon, where she finds that her honesty and integrity serve her well in saving the day and overcoming her fears. Todd-Stanton's whimsical illustrations feature mazelike details chronicling Marcy's quest throughout the book. However, though the story is enjoyable, the conflict wraps up a little too neatly. VERDICT A secondary purchase offering a fun foray into both graphic format texts and Egyptian mythology.-Maria O'Toole, Carroll Manor Elementary School, Adamstown, MD © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
The first book in the Brownstone's Mythical Collection series followed Arthur on a grand adventure in a loose retelling of the binding of Fenrir (Arthur and the Golden Rope, 2017). The second focuses on Arthur's daughter, Marcy, who's afraid of the dark and worried that her phobia is disappointing her brave explorer parents. When Arthur goes missing in Egypt, Marcy musters up the courage to go after him, and she quickly gets caught up in Toth's scheme to steal Ra's moon eye. But kind, honest Marcy is smarter than Toth imagined, and she's far braver than she ever dreamed. The genial, gentle tone of this light exploration of Egyptian mythology is beautifully matched by Todd-Stanton's gorgeous, jewel-toned artwork, featuring bold colors, jaunty cartoon figures, and fine-lined background details imbuing each scene with dreamy atmosphere. A frame narrative that emphasizes overcoming fears adds a warm, empowering coda to Marcy's grand adventure. With its hybrid format, this lushly illustrated volume would be an inviting transition from picture books to graphic novels.--Hunter, Sarah Copyright 2018 Booklist
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