num_pages: 40
description: "Orb weavers!  Weavers of tangled nets!  All eight-legged ones...  Cast to the four winds  my story's thread." Arachne, classical literature's most famous weaver exhorts her spider minions in this epic adaptation of a famous Greek myth.The talented, rebellious teenage Arachne here tells her own story in unforgettable words. She speaks of her impoverished childhood and lonely, steadfast pursuit of excellence in a bold, passionate voice. Her unshakable belief in herself and persistent questioning of divine authority lead to a dramatic confrontation with the goddess Athena, a fateful weaving contest, and an unexpected transformation.Poet Kate Hovey's lyrical verse and Blair Drawson's stunning artwork together create a timeless rendering of the ancient struggle between the headstrong Arachne and the powerful Athena.
language: English
title: Arachne Speaks
titlecomplete: Arachne Speaks
genres: Picture Books, Greek Mythology, Childrens, Poetry
ratings_count: 24
publisher: Margaret K. McElderry