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Random House Children's Books · Ebook · April 12, 2005
Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of Atalanta, the fleet-footed girl warrior who could outrun any man in ancient Greece.
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- Who it’s for
- A fleet-footed heroine’s independence collides with mortal demands and meddling gods.
- Themes
- Independence and authority, Promises and duty, Marriage and inheritance
- Genres
- Greek & Roman Myths for Teens, Historical YA - Ancient Worlds, YA Fantasy
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Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of Atalanta, the fleet-footed girl warrior who could outrun any man in ancient Greece. Cast off and abandoned at birth, Atalanta– saved by a she-bear and raised by hunters–proves herself to be a superior archer and the fastest runner in the land.
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But her skills and independence anger many, including her father, the Arcadian King, who suddenly reclaims her and demands that she produce an heir to the throne. Atalanta has pledged herself to Artemis, goddess of the hunt, who has forbidden her to marry. Unwilling to break her promise, Atalanta suggests a grim compromise: she will marry the first man to beat her in a race, but everyone she defeats must die. All the while, Artemis, Apollo, Aphrodite, Eros, and Zeus himself watch–and interfere–from on high.
Gods in the Way
A fleet-footed heroine’s independence collides with mortal demands and meddling gods.
Come here for
- Greek myth recast around a fiercely capable heroine
- Divine interference woven into mortal choices
Expect
- A direct, dramatic retelling of Atalanta’s myth
- High stakes around a race and a promise
Where it sits
| Greek & Roman Myths for Teens | 100% |
|---|---|
| YA Fantasy | 41% |
| Historical YA - Ancient Worlds | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Adventure
- Fairy Tale Adaptations for Teens
- Greek & Roman Myths for Teens
- Authors
- Stephanie Spinner
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- April 12, 2005
- Format
- Ebook
- Theme
- Independence and authority · Promises and duty · Marriage and inheritance
- Reading lane
- YA Adventure