Arthur and the Golden Rope: questions to ask and activities to try
Arthur is small and bookish, but he must save his village from the giant wolf Fenrir. Arthur and the Golden Rope is a beautifully illustrated Norse adventure.
What age is it for? Arthur and the Golden Rope is best for ages 6–9. Good for: A small, bookish boy who saves his village.
Arthur and the Golden Rope (Joe Todd-Stanton)
- Age
- 6-9
- Best for
- A small, bookish boy who saves his village
Read it and enjoy the detailed panels. Talk about how Arthur used his brains rather than strength.
What it helps with
- Courage
- Cleverness over strength
- Norse myths
- Graphic-style picture books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Arthur?”
- “What happened to his village?”
- “Who is Fenrir?”
- “Who helped Arthur?”
- “How did he win?”
- “What would you take on a quest?”
5-minute activities to try together
Viking quest
Draw a map of Arthur's journey.
Myth beast
Invent a mythical beast and how to defeat it.
Free printables: Arthur and the Golden Rope worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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The Comet (Joe Todd-Stanton)
- Best for
- Moving to the city and missing home
- Age
- 4-7
Barb the Brave (Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson)
- Best for
- A small warrior who saves everyone
- Age
- 6-9
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- Best for
- Smuggling a family of yetis across Europe
- Age
- 8-11
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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