Charlotte's Web - E. B. White

Wilbur, a lovable pig, is rescued from a cruel fate by a beautiful and intelligent spider named Charlotte. Told with delicacy, humor, and wisdom . . . a perfect blending of fantasy and complete realism.--Booklist. Newbery Honor Book; ALA Notable Children's Books of 1940-1970. \n \nDon't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read.\n \nThis beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is just about perfect. This paperback edition includes a foreword by two-time Newbery-winning author Kate DiCamillo.\n \nSome Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.\n \nE. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books.\n \nWhether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite.\n