Book details
Seven Spiders Spinning (Hamlet Chronicles)
Description
Seven baby Siberian snow spiders, frozen since the Ice Age, defrost on their way to a science lab. They wake up in a wood where the Tattletales girls club are planning for the school Halloween Horror Pageant. Their goal is to wipe the floor with their arch-enemies the Copycats (all boys, naturally).
For the spiders it's love at first sight! And one by one, the talented TARANTULAS find their way to the school, each in search of his special Tattletale. But, as each one fails to return, the others become sadder, and madder, so when the final three reach the school it's not love, but MURDER they have in mind!
Will this be the scariest Hallowee'n Pageant ever? And can the Tattletales and Copycats join forces to save their school from disaster?
A hilariously hair-raising story, full of suspense.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
144 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Seven Spiders Spinning' combines humor, mystery, and adventure, making it an engaging read for both children and adults. The story revolves around seven prehistoric spiders that are accidentally thawed and wreak havoc in a small town, leading to a series of entertaining events.
- Unique Characters: Gregory Maguire is known for his ability to create memorable and distinctive characters. In this book, readers will meet a diverse cast from the Tattletales and the Copycats, two rival groups of schoolchildren, to the quirky spiders themselves, each with their own personality.
- Themes and Lessons: The book explores themes such as friendship, rivalry, and the consequences of our actions on the environment. It provides valuable lessons on cooperation, understanding differences, and the importance of taking care of the natural world.
- Author's Reputation: Gregory Maguire is a renowned author, best known for his revisionist takes on classic stories, such as 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.' Reading 'Seven Spiders Spinning' offers a chance to experience the work of a skilled storyteller with a unique voice in children's literature.