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. 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. Stephanie spinner continues in the tradition of great novelists like mary renault who render ancient history and mythology fresh, accessible and. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta. Read quiver by stephanie spinner available from rakuten kobo. Quiver by stephanie spinner overdrive rakuten overdrive. 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. Oct 08, 2002 the book quiver by stephanie spinner was an ok book. Stephanie spinner has 45 books on goodreads with 12977 ratings.
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. I liked it but it was a bit short and a little inappropriate but other than that it was great. 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. Business publishing industry library and information science. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Stephanie spinner is the bestselling author of many books for young readers, including aliens for breakfast with jonathan etra and expiration date. Quiver by stephanie spinner paperback, 2005 about this product.
Though a minor player in most of them, hes a wonderfully engaging narrator. 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. 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 fleetfooted girl warrior who could outrun any man in. 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. 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 2005 0412 stephanie spinner on.
Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by hunter. Then why not pick up a copy of the book quiver, the tale of atlanta the huntress, by stephanie spinner. Spinner now writes, tends her garden, and reads with gusto. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by huntersproves herself. This is a straightforward retelling of the atalanta myth in novel form, and its enjoyable and actionpacked. A hanukkah storybook, and the novels quiver, quicksilver, and damosel. Atalanta, a mythical huntress with a remarkable story, is still a teenaged girl confused. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the fleetfooted girl warrior. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by huntersproves herself to be a superior archer and the. 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. The lightning thief quiver percy jackson teen fandoms quiver percy jackson teen fandoms. 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. G reek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta. Quiver weaves the various myths and stories of atalanta in this short but competent novel.
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See all books authored by stephanie spinner, including who was clara barton. This takes you back to the time of ancient greece where gods and goddesses. When stephanie spinner was ten, she won a new york citywide essay contest about fire prevention that was narrated by a wooden match. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by hunters proves herself to be a. Then it was their smellso rank it made my eyes water. I was born in davenport, iowa, and grew up in rockaway beach, new york. Overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. It was artemis, goddess of the hunt and mistress of the wild, who rescued t. 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. Quiver by stephanie spinner 2005, paperback, reprint for.
Quiver, by stephanie spinner part two the homecoming chapters ten sixteen this readalong audioversion is to be used as a supplement to. Quiver ebook by stephanie spinner 9780307433657 rakuten kobo. Quiver by stephanie spinner hardcover 1st edition new. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
I read straight through my childhood, with breaks for fo. 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. 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. I read straight through my childhood, with breaks for food, sleep, and the bathroom. 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. Are you a fan of greek mythology and the tales of ancient greece. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the. You may wish to start with the earliest, quicksilver, but for a story centering on a strong young woman, try quiver. Stephanie spinners quiver is not just a good book for young readers, its a stepping stone to greek mythology.
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. But her skills and independence anger many, including her father. Stephanie spinner has written a handful of books centered on greek mythology. Quiver isbn 9780440238195 pdf epub stephanie spinner ebook. 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. To learn more about stephanie and her books, please visit stephaniespinner. Click to read more about quiver by stephanie spinner. Quiver, 2007, 192 pages, stephanie spinner, 030743365x.
I admired her devotion to artemis and her desire to be recognized as a hero, which was not easy for a woman. Quiver by stephanie spinner 2002, hardcover for sale. But her skills and independence anger many, including her father, the. I had never been so close to centaurs before, though of course i. Home quivervision 3d augmented reality coloring apps.
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By young, were talking 12 and up, maybe a couple years below that, depending on the kid. Though it lacks the humor and cleverness of author stephanie spinners other novelized myth, quicksilver, atalanta was never as witty and. Stephanie spinner is a fulltime writer of childrens books. 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.
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I loved how the author chose to highlight someone that you almost never hear about in greek stories,a follower of artemis. Readers we are happy to help you find a store where random house books are sold, online or in your neighborhood. Quiver by stephanie spinner paperback, 2005 for sale. The book quiver by stephanie spinner was an ok book. To learn more about stephanie and her books, please visit. Stephanie spinner has written many highly praised childrens books, including alex the parrot, aliens for breakfast with jonathan etra, its a miracle. Please note that these sites are not affiliated with or maintained by random house. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by.
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