Arachne Speaks
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Orb weavers!
Weavers of tangled nets!
All eight-legged ones...
Cast to the four winds
my story's thread.
Arachne, classical literature's most famous weaver exhorts her spider minions in this epic adaptation of a famous Greek myth.
The talented, rebellious teenage Arachne here tells her own story in unforgettable words. She speaks of her impoverished childhood and lonely, steadfast pursuit of excellence in a bold, passionate voice. Her unshakable belief in herself and persistent questioning of divine authority lead to a dramatic confrontation with the goddess Athena, a fateful weaving contest, and an unexpected transformation.
Poet Kate Hovey's lyrical verse and Blair Drawson's stunning artwork together create a timeless rendering of the ancient struggle between the headstrong Arachne and the powerful Athena.
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Weavers of tangled nets!
All eight-legged ones...
Cast to the four winds
my story's thread.
Arachne, classical literature's most famous weaver exhorts her spider minions in this epic adaptation of a famous Greek myth.
The talented, rebellious teenage Arachne here tells her own story in unforgettable words. She speaks of her impoverished childhood and lonely, steadfast pursuit of excellence in a bold, passionate voice. Her unshakable belief in herself and persistent questioning of divine authority lead to a dramatic confrontation with the goddess Athena, a fateful weaving contest, and an unexpected transformation.
Poet Kate Hovey's lyrical verse and Blair Drawson's stunning artwork together create a timeless rendering of the ancient struggle between the headstrong Arachne and the powerful Athena.
show more
Product details
- 9-12
- Paperback | 40 pages
- 208 x 274 x 8mm | 159g
- 30 Dec 2014
- Margaret K. McElderry Books
- English
- Reprint
- Illustrations, black and white
- 1481450697
- 9781481450690
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Orb weavers! Weavers of tangled nets! All eight-legged ones . . . Cast to the four winds my story's thread.
ARACHNE, classical literature's most famous weaver, exhorts her spider minions in this epic adaptation of a famous Greek myth.
The talented, rebellious teenage Arachne here tells her own story in unforgettable words. She speaks of her impoverished childhood and lonely, steadfast pursuit of excellence in a bold, passionate voice. Her unshakable belief in herself and persistent questioning of divine authority lead to a dramatic confrontation with the goddess Athena, a fateful weaving contest, and an unexpected transformation.
Poet Kate Hovey's lyrical verse and Blair Drawson's stunning art-work together create a timeless rendering of the ancient struggle between the headstrong Arachne and the powerful Athena.
show more
ARACHNE, classical literature's most famous weaver, exhorts her spider minions in this epic adaptation of a famous Greek myth.
The talented, rebellious teenage Arachne here tells her own story in unforgettable words. She speaks of her impoverished childhood and lonely, steadfast pursuit of excellence in a bold, passionate voice. Her unshakable belief in herself and persistent questioning of divine authority lead to a dramatic confrontation with the goddess Athena, a fateful weaving contest, and an unexpected transformation.
Poet Kate Hovey's lyrical verse and Blair Drawson's stunning art-work together create a timeless rendering of the ancient struggle between the headstrong Arachne and the powerful Athena.
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Geraldine McCaughrean, author of "Greek Myths" and "Greek Gods and Goddesses" A web of words as intricately beautiful and captivating as any spider's web, "Arachne Speaks" fills its reader chock-full of courageous daring, makes us feel the equal -- and more -- of the vain and bullying gods.
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About Kate Hovey
Kate Hovey is the author of Arachne Speaks, a Simon & Schuster book.
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