Charlotte's Web

Name: Charlotte's Web
Brand: Penguin Random House Children's UK
SKU: 9780241568811
Price: 36.0 NZD
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70th Anniversary Edition

By E. B. White

Series: Puffin Clothbound Classics

4.2

( 1,908,931 ratings, 24,966 reviews)

Summary

Charlotte's Web by E. B. White is a heartwarming tale set on a farm, where a pig named Wilbur forms a friendship with a clever spider called Charlotte. As Wilbur faces the threat of being slaughtered, Charlotte hatches a plan to save him by weaving words into her web, showcasing the value of friendship and loyalty. The story beautifully explores themes of love, life, and the power of communication.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming tales about friendship and loyalty. It beautifully explores the bonds between a pig and a spider, capturing themes of kindness and perseverance. Its enchanting story and memorable characters are perfect for readers who enjoy classic children's literature with timeless messages.

Charlotte's Web

Description

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Charlotte's Web.

Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world, now including a beautiful 70th anniversary edition of Charlotte's Web, the poignant, humorous story of a pig, a spider and a little girl.

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. With the unlikely help of Templeton the rat, and a wonderfully clever plan of her own, Charlotte saves the life of Wilbur, who by this time has grown up to be quite a pig.

A time-honoured classic favourite.

Series: Puffin Clothbound Classics

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Charlotte's Web is praised for its unusual and witty storytelling, offering a gentle introduction to themes of mortality. E. B. White's writing is highlighted for its perfection, complemented by Garth Williams' flawless illustrations, making it a timeless classic suitable for both reading aloud and solo enjoyment.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241568811

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin Classics

Contributors:

Illustrated by Garth Williams
Illustrated by Garth Williams

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 311g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books E. B. White General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Puffin Clothbound Classics

About the Author

E. B. White (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'. Garth Williams (Illustrator) Garth Williams was born in 1912 and became one of American's best-loved illustrators. His magical drawings have brought to life many memorable children's book characters, including Fern, Wilbur, and Charlotte in Charlotte's Web and the adventurous little mouse, Stuart Little. Garth Williams died in 1996, at the age of 84.