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| 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 her own, Charlotte saved the life of Wilbur, who by this time had grown up to be quite a pig. How all of this comes about is Mr. White's story. It is a story of the magic of childhood on the farm. The beloved story of Charlotte the spider, Wilbur the pig, and Fern, the little girl who understood their language, will continue to delight readers both young and old everywhere. Recommended for ages 8 to 12. A 1953 Newbery Honor book. |
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Key Information
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| Illustrator: |
Garth Williams, Rosemary Wells |
| Awards: |
1953 Newbery Medal |
| Authors: |
E. B. White · Edith Goodkind Rosenwald · Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress) |
| Fiction Subgenre: |
Agriculture / General |
| Fiction Genre: |
Family & Relationships |
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Professional Reviews
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"One of the most universally acclaimed books in contemporary children's literature...The author brings in wisdom and pathos in developing his theme of friendship within the cycle of life.", "[STUART LITTLE and CHARLOTTE'S WEB] appear to be headed for literary immortality in our times...The continuing and almost universal response of children...is the real tribute to the genius of E. B. White.", Welty, Eudora, New York Times Book Review: "The book has liveliness and felicity, tenderness and unexpectedness, grace and humor and praise of life, and the good backbone of succinctness that only the most highly imaginative stories seem to grow....As a piece of work it is just about perfect, and just about magical in the way it is done....an adorable book." |
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Book Editions
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- Audio - Audio Cassette
- Unabridged
- May 01, 2000
- Listening Library
- 7.5"(h) x 5.5"(w) x 1.25"(d), 0.45 lbs.
- 9780807283035
, - Audio - Compact Disc
- Unabridged
- February 01, 2001
- Listening Library
- 6.5"(h) x 6.25"(w) x 1"(d), 0.5 lbs.
- 9780807286050
, - Hardcover - Prebinding
- October 01, 1999
- Bt Bound
- 7.75"(h) x 5.25"(w) x 0.75"(d), 0.5 lbs.
- 9780808537724
, - Hardcover - Reinforced Hardcover
- June 01, 1952
- Harpercollins
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First Line
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| Publisher's Note: |
"Where's papa going with that ax?" said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast. |
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Miscellaneous
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| Product ID: |
2001194486 |
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