{"product_id":"spin-9781665906197b","title":"Spin","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Chicago Public Library Teen-Approved Best Book of 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Song of Achilles\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCirce\u003c\/i\u003e get a sapphic, young adult twist in this “exciting, richly textured, thought-provoking” (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) retelling of the myth of Arachne spun in moving verse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArachne 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBut 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA 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.","brand":"Atheneum Books","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42872043307088,"sku":"9781665906197B","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781665906197-l.jpg?v=1785875440","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/products\/spin-9781665906197b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}