Arachne, the Spider Woman

by Saviour Pirotta

Arachne is always boasting that her weaving is better than the goddess Athena's. So Athena decides to teach the boastful girl a terrible lesson...Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 20, 2005

About the author

Saviour Pirotta is the award-winning author of over one hundred fiction and nonfiction books for children. His works have been translated into 28 languages. Originally from Malta, he now lives in England.

Reviews

[Raquel Pilar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arachne is considered the best weaver in the country. But, she is too much of a show off person, she catches Athena's attention at the time the woman challenges the goddess to a competition.
Although the mortal is the winner of the contest, Arachne is punished by Athena with a sad curse.
This version of Arachne's myth is really engaging for kids, but I always like to mention the differences that are possible to spot when reading other versions.
Sad, but... We do enjoy some mischief in stories!

[Birch · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another assigned reading from my Greek tutor. I can see why: lots of past tense practice here.

[Husayn]

boring

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

great story