EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 1H 9M
Episode 118: Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher
from Of Slippers and Spindles - Fairy Tale Retellings and Adaptations in Books, Film, and Theatre · host Cassie Greenlee, Daurie Rothhaar, Laura L, Matt Guion
Cassie and Laura kick off our Arabian Nights era with one of the earliest -- Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher. We get into the way she deftly weaves a story presenting complex topics in a way that is accessible for younger readers without talking down to them, how she represents the cycle of resentment and forgiveness, and discuss the ways we did have to stretch our suspension of disbelief once or twice.Trigger warnings for this book include ableism and mentions of child abuse and suicide. Please read and listen responsibly.Join our community! View all of the benefits of joining our Patreon including the Official Of Slippers and Spindles Book Club, exclusive polls, monthly bookmarks, Zoom hangouts, and more! https://patreon.com/ofslippersandspindles Visit our our merch store, Facebook group, Instagram, Discord, and more! https://linktr.ee/ofslippersandspindles We love to hear from you! You can reach us at [email protected] This episode was edited by Brianna Jean.Music: Through The Woods by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Cassie and Laura kick off our Arabian Nights era with one of the earliest -- Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher. We get into the way she deftly weaves a story presenting complex topics in a way that is accessible for younger readers without talking down to them, how she represents the cycle of resentment and forgiveness, and discuss the ways we did have to stretch our suspension of disbelief once or twice. Trigger warnings for this book include ableism and mentions of child abuse and suicide. P...
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