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Charlotte's Web

by E. B. White · 1952

Farm lifeAnimalsJuvenile fictionDomestic animalsFantasySpidersFictionFriendship

Charlotte's Web is a book of children's literature by American author E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams; it was published on October 15, 1952, by Harper & Brothers. The novel tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes messages praising Wilbur (such as "Some Pig") in her web in order to persuade the farmer to let him live.

For young readers

Charlotte's Web by E. B. White is a classic story about a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger, Charlotte tries to help by writing kind messages about him in her web. This gentle farm story is about animals, friendship, and caring for someone in need.

  • livestock

    Farm animals that are raised by people, such as pigs, cows, or sheep.

  • barn

    A farm building where animals, hay, or tools may be kept.

  • spider

    A small creature with eight legs that can spin webs.

  • web

    A net-like thread structure made by a spider.

  • Killed for food, often used when talking about farm animals.

  • persuade

    To try to get someone to think or do something.

  • praising

    Saying good and kind things about someone.

  • friendship

    A caring relationship between friends who like and help each other.

Book data: Open Library