Stephanie spinner is the bestselling author of many books for young readers, including aliens for breakfast with jonathan etra and expiration date. Then why not pick up a copy of the book quiver, the tale of atlanta the huntress, by stephanie spinner. Quiver by stephanie spinner paperback, 2005 about this product. 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. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by hunter. 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. The book quiver by stephanie spinner was an ok book. I have recommended this book to many of my friends and my latin teacher. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the. If you enjoyed the mythology in the percy jackson series, then you might want to give stephanie spinner. 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.
Stephanie spinner continues in the tradition of great novelists like mary renault who render ancient history and mythology fresh, accessible and. Stephanie spinner has 45 books on goodreads with 12977 ratings. I read straight through my childhood, with breaks for fo. I had never been so close to centaurs before, though of course i. Oct 08, 2002 the book quiver by stephanie spinner was an ok book. 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. Quiver, by stephanie spinner part one the hunt chapters one through nine this readalong audioversion is to be used as a supplement to.
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. This takes you back to the time of ancient greece where gods and goddesses. Quiver by stephanie spinner 2005, paperback, reprint for. Quiver isbn 9780440238195 pdf epub stephanie spinner ebook. I was born in davenport, iowa, and grew up in rockaway beach, new york. 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. Spinner s pacing is somewhat awkward the story takes too long to unfold, and the conclusion seems rushed, and the.
When stephanie spinner was ten, she won a new york citywide essay contest about fire prevention that was narrated by a wooden match. Are you a fan of greek mythology and the tales of ancient greece. Atalanta, a mythical huntress with a remarkable story, is still a teenaged girl confused. Quiver weaves the various myths and stories of atalanta in this short but competent novel. Synopsisgreek 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. Quiver by stephanie spinner overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Quiver by stephanie spinner hardcover 1st edition new. Quiver, by stephanie spinner part two the homecoming chapters ten sixteen this readalong audioversion is to be used as a supplement to. It was artemis, goddess of the hunt and mistress of the wild, who rescued t. Please note that these sites are not affiliated with or maintained by random house. See all books authored by stephanie spinner, including who was clara barton. Spinner now writes, tends her garden, and reads with gusto. Stephanie spinner books list of books by author stephanie.
G reek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta. 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. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. I read straight through my childhood, with breaks for food, sleep, and the bathroom. 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. Quiver isbn 9780440238195 pdf epub stephanie spinner. 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. Stephanie spinner has written a handful of books centered on greek mythology. By young, were talking 12 and up, maybe a couple years below that, depending on the kid. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the fleetfooted girl warrior. I loved how the author chose to highlight someone that you almost never hear about in greek stories,a follower of artemis.
This acclaimed book by stephanie spinner is available at in several formats for your ereader. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by huntersproves herself to be a superior archer and the. Quiver by stephanie spinner 2002, hardcover for sale. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The lightning thief quiver percy jackson teen fandoms quiver percy jackson teen fandoms. 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 was a wonderful integration of mythology, romance, and adventure. But her skills and independence anger many, including her father, the. Quiver by stephanie spinner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Quiver by stephanie spinner paperback, 2005 for sale. 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. I admired her devotion to artemis and her desire to be recognized as a hero, which was not easy for a woman. 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.
Stephanie spinner is the author of aliens for breakfast winner of the texas bluebonnet award and aliens for lunch, both with jonathan etra, aliens for dinner, and, most recently, quiver, a novel for young adults. Quiver by stephanie spinner 2005 0412 stephanie spinner on. 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. Quiver ebook by stephanie spinner 9780307433657 rakuten kobo. I liked it but it was a bit short and a little inappropriate but other than that it was great. Quiver by spinner, stephanie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Stephanie spinner s quiver is not just an excellent book, its a stepping stone to greek mythology. To learn more about stephanie and her books, please visit stephaniespinner. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Fiction 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. 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. The main character, atalanta, was one of many characters beautifully brought to life through dialogue and description. 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. This book hews closely to the original stories and even including an obscure episode that comes.
Home quivervision 3d augmented reality coloring apps. Stephanie spinner is a fulltime writer of childrens books. Quiver, 2007, 192 pages, stephanie spinner, 030743365x. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by huntersproves herself. I went to college in bennington, vermont, moved to new york city, and took a job in publishing so i could get paid for reading. A hanukkah storybook, and the novels quiver, quicksilver, and damosel. Gerbilitis, stephanie spinner, 1996, camping, 75 pages. 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. After a long career in childrens book publishing, ms.
Though a minor player in most of them, hes a wonderfully engaging narrator. You may wish to start with the earliest, quicksilver, but for a story centering on a strong young woman, try quiver. Though it lacks the humor and cleverness of author stephanie spinners other novelized myth, quicksilver, atalanta was never as witty and. Stephanie spinner has written many highly praised childrens books, including alex the parrot, aliens for breakfast with jonathan etra, its a miracle. Overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
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. 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. Click to read more about quiver by stephanie spinner. 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. But her skills and independence anger many, including her father. Then it was their smellso rank it made my eyes water. 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. This is a straightforward retelling of the atalanta myth in novel form, and its enjoyable and actionpacked. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. 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. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta. Spinner s quiver was a delicate mix of the many tales of atalanta. Business publishing industry library and information science. 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.
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