Gerbilitis, stephanie spinner, 1996, camping, 75 pages. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the. Though a minor player in most of them, hes a wonderfully engaging narrator. Please note that these sites are not affiliated with or maintained by random house. I was born in davenport, iowa, and grew up in rockaway beach, new york. Quiver by stephanie spinner overdrive rakuten overdrive. The main character, atalanta, was one of many characters beautifully brought to life through dialogue and description. Are you a fan of greek mythology and the tales of ancient greece. Readers we are happy to help you find a store where random house books are sold, online or in your neighborhood. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Then why not pick up a copy of the book quiver, the tale of atlanta the huntress, by stephanie spinner. But her skills and independence anger many, including her father.
Having given the tale of atalanta a contemporary voice in quiver 2002, spinner proceeds to do the same for several other myths, by viewing them through the eyes of hermes. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by hunters proves herself to be a superior archer and the fastest runner in the land. Quiver isbn 9780440238195 pdf epub stephanie spinner ebook. Having been saved by artemis after her father abandoned her as a newborn, atalanta has dedicated herself to the goddesss service by taking a vow of chastitya vow which comes back to haunt her when her father demands that she marry, and present. Quiver isbn 9780440238195 pdf epub stephanie spinner. Quiver was a wonderful integration of mythology, romance, and adventure. Quiver greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the fleetfooted girl warrior who could outrun any man in ancient greece. Business publishing industry library and information science. Stephanie spinners quiver is not just a good book for young readers, its a stepping stone to greek mythology. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by hunter. Atalanta, a mythical huntress with a remarkable story, is still a teenaged girl confused.
I had never been so close to centaurs before, though of course i. Quiver, 2007, 192 pages, stephanie spinner, 030743365x. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the fleetfooted girl warrior who could outrun any man in ancien. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by. A hanukkah storybook, and the novels quiver, quicksilver, and damosel. Quiver by stephanie spinner hardcover 1st edition new. Since then shes written many books for children and young adults, including aliens for breakfast with jonathan etra, quiver, quicksilver, damosel, paddywack, and alex the parrot, no ordinary bird. See all books authored by stephanie spinner, including who was clara barton. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta. You may wish to start with the earliest, quicksilver, but for a story centering on a strong young woman, try quiver. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by huntersproves herself to be a superior archer and the fastest runner in the land. To learn more about stephanie and her books, please visit stephaniespinner.
Quiver weaves the various myths and stories of atalanta in this short but competent novel. Become your favorite quiver characters, live out your dreams as the mighty dragon master or ace pilot extraordinaire, scare your friends on halloween as a ghost or jackolantern, or try on some traditional headwear from around the globe. In this retelling of the the atlanta myth, stephanie spinner creates a complex and compelling heroine, whose fate we care about and whose jeopardy we feel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Spinner now writes, tends her garden, and reads with gusto. Stephanie spinner has written a handful of books centered on greek mythology.
Spinner s pacing is somewhat awkward the story takes too long to unfold, and the conclusion seems rushed, and the. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by huntersproves herself to be a superior archer and the fastest runner in. I have recommended this book to many of my friends and my latin teacher. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by hunters proves herself to be a. I liked it but it was a bit short and a little inappropriate but other than that it was great. This acclaimed book by stephanie spinner is available at in several formats for your ereader. I read straight through my childhood, with breaks for food, sleep, and the bathroom.
Abandoned by her father at birth, because she was not a boy, the myth says that artemis, chaste goddess of the moon and the hunt, sent a bear to rescue baby atalanta. Overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Stephanie spinner is the bestselling author of many books for young readers, including aliens for breakfast with jonathan etra and expiration date. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by huntersproves herself.
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Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the fleetfooted girl warrior who could outrun any man in. Stephanie spinner is a fulltime writer of childrens books. When stephanie spinner was ten, she won a new york citywide essay contest about fire prevention that was narrated by a wooden match. Spinner s quiver was a delicate mix of the many tales of atalanta. Jun 27, 2017 quiver, by stephanie spinner part one the hunt chapters one through nine this readalong audioversion is to be used as a supplement to the original print version and for classroom use. Stephanie spinner s quiver is not just an excellent book, its a stepping stone to greek mythology. The book quiver by stephanie spinner was an ok book. This takes you back to the time of ancient greece where gods and goddesses. This book hews closely to the original stories and even including an obscure episode that comes. It was artemis, goddess of the hunt and mistress of the wild, who rescued t. Stephanie spinner has 45 books on goodreads with 12977 ratings. At the crossroads of science, mathematics, and art lives quiver, a stunning collection of poems that seeks to reconcile the empirical truths of science with the emotional.
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Stephanie spinner books list of books by author stephanie. Quiver by stephanie spinner 2005, paperback, reprint for. To learn more about stephanie and her books, please visit. In quiver, spinner gives a voice to arcadian princess atalanta, the swiftest human in greece, and one of its best hunters too. Though it lacks the humor and cleverness of author stephanie spinner s other novelized myth, quicksilver, atalanta was never as witty and snarky as hermes, so the tone fits the subject. In this retelling of the story of atalanta, stephanie spinner continues in the tradition of great novelists like mary renault who render ancient history and mythology fresh, accessible and immediate without adulterating the original power of the stories. Paperback from bmi online, see our free shipping offer and bulk order pricing.
I loved how the author chose to highlight someone that you almost never hear about in greek stories,a follower of artemis. Quiver by stephanie spinner 2005 0412 stephanie spinner on. Stephanie spinner when her father commands that she produce an heir, the huntress atalanta gives her suitors a seemingly impossible task in order to uphold her pledge of chastity, as the gods of ancient greece look on. Buy quiver book online at low prices in india quiver. Quiver by stephanie spinner paperback, 2005 for sale. Then it was their smellso rank it made my eyes water. Quiver by spinner, stephanie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. When her father commands that she produce an heir, the huntress atalanta gives her suitors a seemingly impossible task in order to uphold her pledge of chastity, as the gods of ancient greece look onthe book, quiver bulk, wholesale, quanti. By young, were talking 12 and up, maybe a couple years below that, depending on the kid.
Cast off and abandoned at birth, then saved by a shebear and raised by hunters, atalanta proves herself to be a peerless archer and the fastest runner in the land. Quiver ebook by stephanie spinner 9780307433657 rakuten kobo. Home quivervision 3d augmented reality coloring apps. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. If you enjoyed the mythology in the percy jackson series, then you might want to give stephanie spinner. This is a straightforward retelling of the atalanta myth in novel form, and its enjoyable and actionpacked. Quiver by stephanie spinner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The lightning thief quiver percy jackson teen fandoms quiver percy jackson teen fandoms.
Click to read more about quiver by stephanie spinner. Quiver by stephanie spinner paperback, 2005 about this product. Having made a promise to artemis to t marry, atalanta is faced with a dilemma when the arcadian king orders her to wed and produce an heir, thus to keep her promise, she makes a deal involving a foot race that leads to marriage for the. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the fleetfooted girl warrior who could outrun any man in ancient greece. In order for students to better understand the gods and goddesses in these books, have them read the authors note and about the gods in quiver by stephanie spinner. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Though it lacks the humor and cleverness of author stephanie spinners other novelized myth, quicksilver, atalanta was never as witty and. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the fleetfooted girl warrior. I admired her devotion to artemis and her desire to be recognized as a hero, which was not easy for a woman. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by huntersproves herself to be a superior archer and the. Read quiver by stephanie spinner available from rakuten kobo.