{"product_id":"spin-paperback-1","title":"Spin - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRebecca Caprara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Chicago Public Library Teen-Approved Best Book of 2023\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A powerful feminist retelling of an ancient tale about empathy and defiance, written in beautiful verse from a truly unique viewpoint.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003cb\u003eMargarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Surrender Tree\u003c\/i\u003e and Young People's Poet Laureate\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Song of Achilles\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCirce\u003c\/i\u003e get a sapphic, young adult twist in this \"exciting, richly textured, thought-provoking\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) retelling of the myth of Arachne spun in moving verse.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArachne is a homely girl with no claims to divinity or fortune, ostracized by all but her family and closest friend, Celandine. Turning to her loom for solace, Arachne learns to weave, finding her voice and her strength through the craft. After a devastating loss, Arachne and Celandine flee to the city of Colophon, where Arachne's skills are put to the test. Word of her talent spreads quickly, leading to a confrontation with the goddess Athena, who demands that Arachne repent for her insolence and pride. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Arachne will not be silenced. She challenges Athena, and a fateful weaving contest ensues, resulting in an exposé of divine misdeeds, a shocking transformation, and unexpected redemption. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA brilliant weaver of words, author Rebecca Caprara transforms an ancient myth into a sweeping novel in verse, unraveling the tales that frame Arachne as a villainess and deliver a timely story of long-awaited justice.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRebecca Caprara likes to spin a good yarn. She is the author of multiple acclaimed novels and the recipient of the Marguerite W. Davol Picture Book Critique Scholarship and the Jane Yolen Scholarship from the Society of Children's Book Writers \u0026amp; Illustrators. An artist and avid globetrotter, Rebecca has lived in Italy, Singapore, and Canada. She is now growing roots in Massachusetts with her family. Learn more about her work at RebeccaCaprara.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 7.9 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695380402239,"sku":"9781665906203","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/bd744fe8ee3a493919d4a3e5c96e65cb.webp?v=1765003623","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/spin-paperback-1","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}