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Charlotte's Web

By E. B. White
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Charlotte's Web by E. B. White is a heartwarming tale about an unlikely friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a clever spider named Charlotte. Wilbur faces the grim prospects of becoming dinner, but Charlotte hatches a plan to save him by weaving miraculous words into her web. This enchanting story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the cycle of life in a barnyard setting.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about friendship, loyalty, and the wonders of childhood imagination. It beautifully weaves themes of love, life, and loss through endearing characters, offering both heartfelt and humorous moments. Young readers and adults alike may find themselves touched by its timeless message and charming narrative.

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Charlotte's Web

One spring morning a little girl called Fern rescues a runt and names him Wilbur. But then Wilbur is sent to live on a farm where he meets Charlotte, a very clever and very beautiful large grey spider. They become best friends and, when Wilbur is faced with a dreadful fate - the butcher's chop.

This beautiful full-colour edition is the perfect choice for every family's bookshelf.

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This beautiful full-colour edition is the perfect choice for every family's bookshelf.

Charlotte's Web by E. B. White in full colour makes a perfect gift. No child should be without a copy - Daily Mail. The classic, much-loved story by E. B. White, beautifully illustrated by Garth Williams, is reissued in large format paperback in full colour. This is an ideal book to read aloud and share with all the family.

One spring morning, a little girl called Fern rescues a runt and names him Wilbur. But then Wilbur is sent to live on a farm where he meets Charlotte, a very clever and very beautiful large grey spider. They become best friends and, when Wilbur is faced with a dreadful fate - the butcher's chop! - Charlotte must find a very clever way to save him.

E. B. White was born in New York in 1899 and died in 1985. He kept animals on his farm in Maine, and some of these creatures crept into his books, such as Stuart Little, which was made into a blockbusting film. He received many awards, including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 1970, an award given every five years to authors who have 'made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children'.

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Charlotte's Web is widely praised for its charming and heartwarming narrative that appeals to both children and adults. Critics often highlight its themes of friendship and the importance of compassion, with descriptive language that brings the farmyard scenes vividly to life. Many reviews suggest it's a timeless classic that should be a staple in every child's library.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141331331

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Illustration: coloured-up line drawings

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

E. B. White was born in New York in 1899 and died in 1985. He kept animals on his farm in Maine and some of these creatures crept into his books, such as STUART LITTLE which was recently made into a blockbusting film. He received many awards including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 1970, an award given every five years to authors who have 'made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children'.

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