Synopsis
Charlotte's Web is the classic children's story by E B White. The tale of how a little girl named Fern, with the help of a friendly spider, saved her pig Wilbur from the usual fate of nice fat little pigs. E. B. White was born in New York in 1899 and died in 1985. He kept animals on his farm in Maine and some of these creatures crept into his books, such as Stuart Little which was recently made into a blockbusting film. He received many awards including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 1970, an award given every five years to authors who have 'made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children'. Also by E B White: Charlotte's Web; Stuart Little; and, The Trumpet of the Strong.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780141317342
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 11 mm
- Weight: 122g
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A book worth reading
I bought this book as a birthday present for my friend's 6 year old granddaughter but it is suitable for older children too. A heartwarming feel good stor... READ MORE
Quaint and charming, just as story telling should be
I'm sure I read this as a kid but of course I had to read it again, and of course I loved it. What's not to love, there's talking farm animals, a spider t... READ MORE
Spiders and Pigs.
I loved this book as a child. I am so happy now that my daughter is reading it now and loving it too. It is a beautiful story about the power of friendship... READ MORE
A great book - a review by Primary 2
This story begins with a person called Fern and she was 8 years old. Her dad wanted to kill one of the pigs because it was so weak - it was a runt. But Fer... READ MORE
You will regret this if you don’t read this book!!
This book is about a spider. In this book there is also a pig. That is why the book is called Charlotte’s Web. Also, the spider is called Charlotte & the p... READ MORE
Gorgeous Read!
Absolutely gorgeous edition!
I simply love it!