Spin (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781665906197)

A Chicago Public Library Teen-Approved Best Book of 2023

"A powerful feminist retelling of an ancient tale about empathy and defiance, written in beautiful verse from a truly unique viewpoint." --Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree and Young People's Poet Laureate

The Song of Achilles and Circe get a sapphic, young adult twist in this "exciting, richly textured, thought-provoking" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) retelling of the myth of Arachne spun in moving verse.

Arachne 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.

But 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.

A 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.

Author: Rebecca Caprara
ISBN-10: 1665906197
ISBN-13: 9781665906197
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 03/28/2023
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.00w x 1.60d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 01/23/2023
Booklist 03/01/2023 pg. 54
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2023
School Library Journal 05/01/2023 pg. 83