About this title: This thorough examination of E.B. White's CHARLOTTE'S WEB includes the complete text of the story, samples from White's draft manuscripts, cross-references to other relevant writings by White, letters between White and his editor, and general literary/cultural commentary on the book. The text also demonstrates how deeply involved White was in all aspects of the book--from selecting the endpapers to advice for the illustrator, Garth Williams, on precisely how Charlotte should be portrayed. Reflecting White's meticulous attention to detail, this work also reveals the intense research he did to ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780060882600ISBN:0060882603
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Williams, Garth. Good. Trade paperback (US). Sewn binding. 282 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited, Scarborough, ON, Canada
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780060882600ISBN:0060882603
Description: No Dust Jacketa as Issued. Soft Cover Edition/ Remainder. Oversize 8vo. "The Annotated Charlotte's Web " opens the door to the creator's workshop and allows the reader to glance over the shoulder of one of the most exacting and fastidious American writers. " read more
Edition: First Printing
Binding: SOFTCOVER
Publisher: Harper Trophy
Date Published: c1994
Description: Illustrated by Garth Williams. New with no dust jacket. B/w illustrations by Garth Williams, a nice clean, bright, solid copy.; 9-1/2x9-1/2" read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2006-10-31
ISBN-13:9780060882600ISBN:0060882603
Description: Good. This is a used book in good condition with normal wear and tear and may contain some writing, minor shelf wear and creases. Items are uploaded via ISBN and stock photo may be different from actual book cover. read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Date Published: 1997-09
ISBN-13:9780064461832ISBN:0064461831
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"I read Charlotte's Web as a child, and loved it. Recently I had the pleasure of rereading it with my daughter, taking on a chapter a day. The descriptive phrases E.B. White uses while helping us to fall in love with the characters and their world are wonderful.
I will admit I was concerned reading some parts of the story to a 4 year old, whether it be the "circle of life" comments by Charlotte or the fear of Wilbur being killed. However, I took it slow, answered questions when needed and had no problems. Like myself years ago, my daughter had a tear in her eye at the end.
I would definitely recommend this book to others, including adults. Friendship and loyalty in the world today seems to be lacking, and we should all take a step back to breathe and appreciate what we have.
"Annotation: A young pig's life is saved by a Charlotte, a wise spider. Through Charlotte, the pig learns important lessons about friendship and loss.
Review:
Perhaps the most striking aspect of E.B. White's 1952 classic Charlotte's Web is abundance of endearing, clearly-drawn characters. White's tale of friendship, altruism and loss rings very true because of how quickly the reader comes to care for and identify with the characters. Despite being written for children, each character has charming and distinct traits and idiosyncracies. The story is of a young, lonely pig who befriends a wise spider who saves the pig from being slaughtered by weaving kind words about the pig in her web above the pigpen. The themes explored by White, however, are perhaps more important than the plot. Charlotte's Web not only deals with the friendship between the pig and the spider but seriously addresses issues of death, growing up and loneliness in what might be one of a child's initial serious encounters with those ideas. The handling of these serious topics is very powerful, again, because of the closeness the reader feels to the characters as well as the strength of E.B. White's prose. Though the primary audience for this book is children, White is not afraid to throw in the occasional multi-syllabic word or situations that would not be familiar to small children. The book attempts to relate to children but without talking down to them. This is perhaps its greatest success."
"read it so long ago but i never forgot what a beautiful story it was about friendship and when charlotte died i cried....charlotte was the spider right??"
"Have to add because I'm currently reading it to Chloe - chapter by chapter. A longer book - lesson in patience! And passing it down from my childhood."
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