"Charlotte's Web" tells the poignant story of a pig named Wilbur, who is desperate to avoid being slaughtered. After being saved by a young girl named Fern, Wilbur becomes friends with Charlotte, a wise and caring spider who lives in the barn. When Wilbur's fate comes into question, Charlotte devises a clever plan to save him by spinning beautiful words into her web, showcasing Wilbur's special qualities. Through themes of friendship, loyalty, and the cycle of life, E.B. White weaves a touching tale that celebrates the bond between animals and humans and the power of love and sacrifice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 184 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by HarperCollins Publishers .

E. B. White, the author of such beloved classics as Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan, was born in Mount Vernon, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1921 and, five or six years later, joined the staff of The New Yorker magazine, then in its infancy. He died on October 1, 1985, and was survived by his son and three grandchildren. Mr. White's essays have appeared in Harper's magazine, and some of his other books are: One Man's Meat, The Second Tree from the Corner, Letters of E. B. White, Essays of E. B. White, and Poems and Sketches of E. B. White. He won countless awards, including the 1971 National Medal for Literature and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, which commended him for making a "substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children. " During his lifetime, many young readers asked Mr. White if his stories were true. In a letter written to be sent to his fans, he answered, "No, they are imaginary tales . But real life is only one kind of life--there is also the life of the imagination. " Fred Marcellino's picture books include Puss in Boots, a Caldecott Honor Book; The Steadfast Tin Soldier, an ALA Booklist Children's Editors' Choice; and The Pelican Chorus, one of School Library Journal's Best Books of the Year. His most recent books, The Story of Little Babaji and Ouch! are both ALA Notable Children's Books. Dancing By the Light of the Moon: The Art of Fred Marcellino will open on November 9, 2002 and run through January 26, 2003 at The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This is a comprehensive show of more than 150 pieces highlighting his children's book career, and the first museum retrospective honoring the artistic accomplishments of this remarkable artist. For more information visit, The Norman Rockwell Museum website.