From at a local store at an online store ordering info readers we are happy to help you find a store where random house books are sold, online or in your. Much like quiver, quicksilver by stephanie spinner is a retelling of various greek myths in the form of a young adult novel. In which the lady of the lake renders a frank and often startling account of her wondrous life and times, the nutcracker. She also publishes literary fiction for knopf, such as quiver, quicksilver, damosel, and an adaptation of the nutcracker. Stephanie spinners quiver is not just a good book for young readers, its a stepping stone to greek mythology. Stephanie spinner is the bestselling author of many books for young readers, including aliens for. This is a straightforward retelling of the atalanta myth in novel form, and its enjoyable and actionpacked. Stephanie spinner is a published adapter and an author of childrens books and young adult books. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Browse books by stephanie spinner who was annie oakley. This takes you back to the time of ancient greece where gods and goddesses. Cast off and abandoned at birth, atalanta saved by a shebear and raised by hunters proves. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. I liked it but it was a bit short and a little inappropriate but other than that it was great.
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. Aliens for lunch by stephanie spinner, jonathan etra. Then why not pick up a copy of the book quiver, the tale of atlanta the huntress, by stephanie spinner. Quiver isbn 9780440238195 pdf epub stephanie spinner ebook. I hope to read many more books by stephanie spinner in the future. If you are a bookseller and do not appear on the super pages site, click here. Atalanta, a mythical huntress with a remarkable story, is still a teenaged girl confused. Some of the published credits of stephanie spinner include damosel. The main character, atalanta, was one of many characters beautifully brought to life through dialogue and description. Though it lacks the humor and cleverness of author stephanie spinners other novelized myth, quicksilver, atalanta was never as witty and snarky as hermes, so the tone fits the subject.
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. Quiver by stephanie spinner 2005 0412 stephanie spinner on. The story begins at the calydonian boar hunt, where the female hunter atalanta draws first blood. 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. Stephanie spinner books list of books by author stephanie. Spinner aliens for breakfast competently retells the classical legend of atalanta, abandoned in the woods as a baby because of her gender.
Stephanie spinner books, biography, contact information. Apr 12, 2005 much like quiver, quicksilver by stephanie spinner is a retelling of various greek myths in the form of a young adult novel. I read straight through my childhood, with breaks for food, sleep, and the bathroom. Quiver by stephanie spinner 2005 0412 mass market paperback 1719. 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. Stephanie spinners quiver is not just an excellent book, its a stepping stone to greek mythology. 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 atalanta is a divinelyblessed huntress and athlete, accompanying jason and his argonauts on hunts and a favored mortal of the goddess artemis. Upset that men died as a result of her, atalanta goes to the oracle of. Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of atalanta, the fleetfooted girl warrior. Oct 08, 2002 the book quiver by stephanie spinner was an ok book. This book is an introduction to the theory of quiver representations and quiver varieties, starting with basic definitions and ending with nakajimas work on quiver varieties and the geometric realization of kacmoody lie algebras. Stephanie spinner s quiver is not just an excellent book, its a stepping stone to greek mythology. I was born in davenport, iowa, and grew up in rockaway beach, new york.
Stephanie spinner has written many highly praised childrens books, including alex the parrot, aliens for breakfast with jonathan etra, its a miracle. Gerbilitis, stephanie spinner, 1996, camping, 75 pages. Quicksilver starts out rather lightheartedly as hermes runs various errands for his father zeus and cracks jokes along the way. Her popular stepping stone book aliens for breakfast was a texas bluebonnet award winner. Read more, spend less quiver by stephanie spinner a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. See all books authored by stephanie spinner, including who was clara barton. A hanukkah storybook, and the novels quiver, quicksilver, and damosel. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Spinners quiver was a delicate mix of the many tales of atalanta. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
To learn more about stephanie and her books, please visit stephaniespinner. I have recommended this book to many of my friends and my latin teacher. 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. Spinner s quiver was a delicate mix of the many tales of atalanta. In an elegant trajectory, quiver links the mythic past with modern young readers in this sensuous story of the alluring, timeless atalanta. To help us recommend your next book, tell us what you enjoy reading. 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. Business publishing industry library and information science. Quiver was a wonderful integration of mythology, romance, and adventure. Lee quiver por stephanie spinner disponible en rakuten kobo. Author of dracula, aliens for dinner, the adventures of pinocchio, the magic of merlin, quiver, popeye, king arthurs courage a stepping stone book tm, king arthurs courage stephanie spinner open library. Read quiver by stephanie spinner available from rakuten kobo. Stephanie spinner has 45 books on goodreads with 12977 ratings. Fiercely original and beautifully written, quiver is a book for all readers who love greek mythology.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. 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. 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.
I loved how the author chose to highlight someone that you almost never hear about in greek stories,a follower of artemis. To learn more about stephanie and her books, please visit. 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. When atalantas father, the king, comes to claim her from the woods where she was abandoned, he demands that she marry. The book quiver by stephanie spinner was an ok book. 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 wellknown author who writes for various age groups. Stephanie spinner author stephanie spinner is the bestselling author of many books for young readers, including aliens for breakfast with jonathan etra and expiration date. Click to read more about quiver by stephanie spinner. Spinner now writes, tends her garden, and reads with gusto.
Quiver, 2007, 192 pages, stephanie spinner, 030743365x. Quiver isbn 9780440238195 pdf epub stephanie spinner. 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. Quiver by stephanie spinner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get ebooks quiver on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. By young, were talking 12 and up, maybe a couple years below that, depending on the kid. Aliens for breakfast by stephanie spinner, jonathan etra.
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. After a long career in childrens book publishing, ms. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. 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. Quiver by stephanie spinner overdrive rakuten overdrive. 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. I read straight through my childhood, with breaks for fo. This acclaimed book by stephanie spinner is available at in several formats for your ereader. Stephanie spinner atlanta is the fastest and swiftest hunter in all of ancient greece. Quiver by stephanie spinner penguin books australia.
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