Fenrira môže zastaviť iba zlaté lano. Na jeho výrobu Thor potrebuje zvuk mačacieho našliapnutia a horský koreň. Artúrovou úlohou je tieto prísady priniesť. Disclaimer: Many thanks to NoBrow for the opportunity to read and review. Please assure that my opinions are honest. Keď obrovský vlk Fenrir uhasil veľký oheň a hrozí, že každý dom v mestečku do týždňa premrzne a obyvatelia zahynú, Artúr sa stane vyvoleným, aby vyhľadal pomoc boha Thora.

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!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! knihu Artur a zlaté lano je veľký zážitok. Už obálka so zlatými písmenami a jemným pogumovaním, šité viazanie a vôňa ulahodí každému správnemu knihomoľovi. 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. This is an 12-session Literary Leaf for Arthur and the Golden Rope by Joe Todd Stanton which covers all aspects of the Lower Key Stage 2 content domains. Throughout the sequence children will be provided with opportunities to develop skills of retrieval, inference, summarising and sequencing through taking part in class discussions, completing practical activities and answering questions. They will also explore the meanings of new vocabulary in context and be able to draw links with other areas of the curriculum, for example the study of the Vikings in History. Synopsis of Text:

Príbeh o Artúrovi, ktorý napriek svojmu veku dokázal preľstiť a poraziť veľkého, nebezpečného Fenrira, pri lapení ktorého zlyhali samotní bohovia, by nemal chýbať v žiadnej knižnici. Táto kniha rozpráva príbeh o prvom členovi tejto odvážnej rodiny, o islandskom chlapcovi menom Artúr, o jeho udatnosti a hrdinských činoch.

The Secret of Black Rock

Arthur's adventure begins in a small Icelandic town and comes to encompass many of the mythic heroes and figures from Norse mythology. Arthur himself is delightful; independent, brave, charming, and he steps up to save his town when all seems lost. 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? Children will love the sense of adventure created through the brilliantly vivid illustrations alongside learning facts about this particular period in history. Links to Curriculum areas, other Literary Leaves and Planning Sequences: Pro: Norse mythology, Viking Age, actions & adventures, illustrations, fast paced, unlikely hero, magical objects, ancient mythical world Artúr však nie je žiaden hrdina, je to obyčajný malý chlapec s okuliarmi, ktorému sa z úlohy najprv roztrasú kolená. Nakoniec v sebe nájde odhodlanie a vydá sa na cestu. Ukáže sa, že vyhľadať boha Thora nebola tak ťažká úloha, oveľa horšiu má pre neho pripravenú samotný boh. Thor oheň v ich mestečku opäť zapáli len pod jednou podmienkou, Artúr mu musí pomôcť Fenrira chytiť!

I loved the illustrations, the detail and the way they convey feeling was totally absorbing. Yet again, this wasn't really the kind of thing I would normally read but, once again, I am so glad I did! The First Drawings by Mordicai Gerstein (Y3 planning sequence in the Literary Curriculum) would be an ideal text to teach this alongside.

Arthur is counselled by the village elder, who is a woman ( not sure why I'm so taken with that fact!) He becomes adventurous and brave, endlessly interested in his surroundings. He gathers and carries around keepsakes and charms from his adventures and who knows when they'll come in useful. Arthur Brownstone often ventures from the small Icelandic town where he was born into the nearby forest where his curiosity leads him to collect objects and forge friendships that will later be useful to him. One day a huge wolf extinguishes the fire that gives out essential warmth. The local wise woman Atrix advises that the only way to relight it entails someone brave enough to voyage to the land of the Viking gods. So our unlikely hero sets out, his adventures delineated using playful imagery in this graphic novel. He meets mighty Thor who enlists Arthur’s help to defeat the wolf whose identity is revealed to be Fenrir, son of Loki. The story is framed by commentary from a Professor Brownstone who is a descendant of Arthur’s and there is a strong hint that further family adventures may be in store.