Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner - Hardcover

White, E B; DiCamillo, Kate

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060263857 ISBN 13: 9780060263850

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1952

Synopsis

This is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur - and of Wilbur's dear friend Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider who lived with Wilbur in the barn. With the help of Templeton, the rat who never did anything for anybody unless there was something in it for him, and by a wonderfully clever plan of their own, Charlotte saved the life of Wilbur, who by this time had grown up to be quite a pig.

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Review:

An affectionate, sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte, who lives in the rafters above his pen. A prancing, playful bloke, Wilbur is devastated when he learns of the destiny that befalls all those of porcine persuasion. Determined to save her friend, Charlotte spins a web that reads "Some Pig", convincing the farmer and surrounding community that Wilbur is no ordinary animal and should be saved. In this story of friendship, hardship and the passing on into time, E.B. White reminds us to open our eyes to the wonder and miracle often found in the simplest of things.

Review:

'No child should be without a copy.' (The Daily Mail)

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1952
• ISBN 10: 0060263857
• ISBN 13: 9780060263850
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192
• Illustrator: Williams Garth