When Fern convinces her father not to kill the runt pig of the litter, she names him Wilbur and raises him with a bottle. Soon Wilbur goes to live in her Uncle Homer Zuckerman's barn down the road, where she visits him every day. But when she's not there, Wilbur is lonely -- the sheep, cows, geese, even the rats, don't want to play and be his friend. Then he meets Charlotte, a grey spider whose web is in a corner of the barn door, and they become good friends. But soon after, they learn that Wilbur is to be slaughtered next Christmas to make hams and bacon. So Charlotte hatches a plan to make the Zuckermans want to keep Wilbur around forever.
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Gentle, much-loved classic delights all ages.
updated 07.04.08
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Parents need to know that a major character dies, peacefully but alone. All children (and most adults) will cry, but especially sensitive children may be disturbed.
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- Families can talk about the various concepts of friendship presented here. Charlotte obviously gives a lot in this relationship -- what does she get in return? How should one treat one's friends? What should one expect from them?
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Lives in MarylandI rate this title on for age 7 and give itCharlotte Web Book Review, Summary, BIRD
- Lives in GeorgiaI rate this title on for age 10 and give it
IT IS KINDA GOOD
I'VE READ CHARLOTTE'S WEB A LOT OF TIMES. AND EVERY TIME I HAVE READ IT, IT WASN'T REALLY GOOD. I MEAN IT WAS OK BUT, OVERALL I DON'T REALLY CARE FOR IT.
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Classic!
This is a classic book that a kid of any age can read. Kids will love the talking animals, espeaxcilly Wilbur. A must read.
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 11 and give it
kimberly's review
I hate it so much
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