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Seven Spiders Spinning

Gregory Maguire (1994)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesHamlet Chronicles #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.57
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal Harm

Positive tags

FriendshipAdventureHumorFound Family

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterFellowshipComing of AgeAncient Evil Returns

Themes

FriendshipCooperation vs CompetitionUnity Through CrisisNature vs Civilization

Synopsis

Seven prehistoric spiders that had been trapped in ice for thousands of years bring excitement to rural Vermont and briefly unite two rival clubs at a local elementary school.

Tags

Animal FantasySchool StoryHorror Comedy