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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
This book will always hold a special place in my heart as it was a book my father read to me when I was a little girl, sparking my lifelong passion for reading.
I love this book! It's been ages since I've read it. Wilbur befriends a spider who forms a plan to save Wilbur from slaughter.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read this to the girls-- my girls and it was great.
I had a lot of fun reading all the parts. And there are a lot of parts. I don't know how well you remember the story but there are 5 main adults, three named children, and a few other side characters filling out a couple of B-plots. The whole thing is really overstuffed with humans, especially considering the story is about a pig and a spider and a slew of other farm animals.
This is a great book to perform because it needs you to sell the phrase "some pig." It... kinda falls flat on the page since "some" isn't often used as a positive intensifier now like it (apparently) used to be. Plus the goose is, in particular, fun to act out.
I had a lot of fun reading all the parts. And there are a lot of parts. I don't know how well you remember the story but there are 5 main adults, three named children, and a few other side characters filling out a couple of B-plots. The whole thing is really overstuffed with humans, especially considering the story is about a pig and a spider and a slew of other farm animals.
This is a great book to perform because it needs you to sell the phrase "some pig." It... kinda falls flat on the page since "some" isn't often used as a positive intensifier now like it (apparently) used to be. Plus the goose is, in particular, fun to act out.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
One of my favorites as I child. Reread as an adult - bittersweet.
I don't remember the first time I read this book...I just remember always knowing the story. I naturally loved this book as a child and surprisingly enough loved it with the same enthusiasm as I read it today. Not much else to be said. Its is a perfect childrens book.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Read for 52 Book Club Challenge 2025 31) Audiobook has multiple narrators.
Can't believe it has taken me more than 50 years to read this children's classic. It is a timeless tale exploring death, friendship, growing up and the power of words and a friend's belief in you. It is utterly charming and poignant. The audiobook narrated by Meryl Streep and a full cast was also brilliant - highly recommended.
Can't believe it has taken me more than 50 years to read this children's classic. It is a timeless tale exploring death, friendship, growing up and the power of words and a friend's belief in you. It is utterly charming and poignant. The audiobook narrated by Meryl Streep and a full cast was also brilliant - highly recommended.