| Arachne Speaks Contributor(s): Hovey, Kate (Author), Drawson, Blair (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1481450697 ISBN-13: 9781481450690 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books OUR PRICE: $11.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2014 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.2" W x 10.8" (0.35 lbs) 40 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 46132 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |