Children's Books

Brownstone’s Mythical Collection Series

Rick Langrehr

03 May 2025 — 3 min read

If you are a parent like me who is trying to get your child off of Roblox and give them an appreciation for history, adventure, world culture, and mythology, then look no further. I stumbled across a copy of Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx just before leaving for Egypt. I grabbed a copy for my little daughter to explain to her about where I was going. She was fascinated as we read the book together.

The book happened to be about a father going on a trip to Egypt, being captured, and the daughter having to overcome her fears to rescue him. Seeing her interest, along with her vow to come save me if I ran into trouble on my trip, I quickly ordered the rest of the books in the series. If your child has a vivid imagination and you want to nurture the little explorer in them, I highly recommend this series. I will put links below in order of their release, along with the author's description of each book.

Arthur and the Golden Rope

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?

Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx

Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration…
Determined to bring out Marcy’s adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn’t return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?

Kai and the Monkey King

When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King – who she’s always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he’s worth?

Leo and the Gorgon's Curse

Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone’s vaults, lie a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes. The 4th entry in the Brownstone’s Mythical Collection series follows Leo Brownstone, who’s been tasked with hunting a terrifying gorgon. But is the gorgon the menace everyone thinks it is?

Luna and the Treasure of Tlaloc

When a young girl, Atzi, volunteers to journey to the palace of the rain god Tlaloc with an offering to save her village, Luna develops a cunning plan: befriend Atzi, steal her map, and find the god herself. Yet, when Luna is forced to work with Atzi to find the palace, and when Atzi finds herself in danger, Luna needs to decide what matters most.