About this title: One of the classics of children's literature, this widely read tale takes place on a farm in Maine and concerns a pig named Wilbur and his devoted friend Charlotte, the spider who manages to save his life by writing words in her web.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060757403ISBN:006075740X
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060757403ISBN:006075740X
Description: Williams, Garth. New. Text in English, Spanish. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 207 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005-10-01
ISBN-13:9780060757403ISBN:006075740X
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780060757403. 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: Rayo
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060757403ISBN:006075740X
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060757403ISBN:006075740X
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060757397ISBN:0060757396
Description: Williams, Garth. Very Good. Text in English, Spanish. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 207 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: RAYO
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060757403ISBN:006075740X
Description: This beloved Newberry Honor Book about a very special pig and his unlikely friendship with a spider is now available in a Spanish-language edition. Illustrations. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper Collins Juvenile
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060757397ISBN:0060757396
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper Collins Juvenile
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060757397ISBN:0060757396
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rayo
Date Published: 2005-10-01
ISBN-13:9780060757397ISBN:0060757396
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
"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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