You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
This classic children’s read is sure to bring a smile to your face and stir your heart with its simple message of caring for others.
A newborn pig, unfortunate to be the runt of the litter is saved from sure slaughter by the farmer’s daughter, Fern, pleading for his life. She names him Wilbur and visits him daily even after he is sold to the neighboring farm. There he meets Templeton the Rat, geese, sheep and becomes lifelong friends with Charlotte the spider. After overhearing that he is to be slaughtered for the holidays, Wilbur’s destiny is forever changed by the selfless work of Charlotte who uses her ability to spin a web into creating works of art and pronouncements of the greatness of Wilbur.
A newborn pig, unfortunate to be the runt of the litter is saved from sure slaughter by the farmer’s daughter, Fern, pleading for his life. She names him Wilbur and visits him daily even after he is sold to the neighboring farm. There he meets Templeton the Rat, geese, sheep and becomes lifelong friends with Charlotte the spider. After overhearing that he is to be slaughtered for the holidays, Wilbur’s destiny is forever changed by the selfless work of Charlotte who uses her ability to spin a web into creating works of art and pronouncements of the greatness of Wilbur.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
I read the hardcover 50th Anniversary Retrospective Edition of Charlotte's Web, worth noting for the Afterword that tells the story of E.B. White. I enjoyed learning that E.B. White grew up in Mt Vernon, NY, just a few towns south of where I live. And I discovered, after reading about him on wikipedia, that he is the "White" of Strunk & White, authors of "The Elements of Style". Live and learn.
This is my very first reading of Charlotte's Web, believe it or not. While it may be a children's classic, I only knew the story from seeing it performed, and decided it was high time to read it. One reason I wanted to read it was to get a sense of whether or not it is a book that can be read aloud to my 4.5 year old granddaughter. It is. :-)
A children's classic, yes. And, as with children's classics, this means it is a classic for any age, adults included!
This is my very first reading of Charlotte's Web, believe it or not. While it may be a children's classic, I only knew the story from seeing it performed, and decided it was high time to read it. One reason I wanted to read it was to get a sense of whether or not it is a book that can be read aloud to my 4.5 year old granddaughter. It is. :-)
A children's classic, yes. And, as with children's classics, this means it is a classic for any age, adults included!
emotional
hopeful
sad
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:
Yes
I read this (finally!) over the holidays. I liked it very much, except for all the stuff about Henry Fussy.
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes