Title: Charlotte’s Web
Author: E.B White
Cover Copy: “Help is coming from above! Charlotte’s Web is the magical tale of Fern, a little girl who saves her pig, Wilbur, with the help of a most unusual spider.”
My Thoughts: I read this book numerous times when I was a child and reading it as an adult is just as enjoyable. It is a heart warming tale of friendship and an education of life lessons as Fern, Wilbur and Charlotte navigate a series of obstacles in order to save Wilbur.
Charlotte’s Web is written in such vivid detail that it is perfect way to engage children’s imaginations whilst teaching them lessons on friendship, the passing of time, loneliness and loss. The characters are well rounded and cleverly developed so that there is never a sense that White is talking down to the reader as the lessons are explored. Charlotte’s Web draws the reader in with a warm, affectionate tale about trust and loyalty, adventure and miracle, life and the acceptance of death. It is a wonderful classic to read with your children or just to recapture your own youth!
Favourite Quotes:
“Why did you do all this for me?’ he asked. ‘I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.’ ‘You have been my friend,’ replied Charlotte. ‘That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
“She was in a class by herself. It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was both.”
“Trust me, Wilbur. People are very gullible. They’ll believe anything they see in print.”
Final Thoughts:
The clever prose and lovable characters make this book utterly enjoyable for any reader. E.B White’s Charlotte’s Web is a charming, heart warming tale of friendship that has the ability to delight both the young and the young at heart.
Between the Lines 
I loved seeing this book cover pop up in my reader today. My childhood copy was practically worn away in the the corners from frequent handling. I’ve read it aloud several times now as a mother and was blown away at how emotionally charged this story is for children. Each of my three sons cried as I read it.
It’s lovely that you can pass on something that you obviously loved as a child to your own children π
I like your review style. I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never read Charlotte’s Web, but I really enjoyed Trumpet of the Swan.
Thank you very much! π I actually haven’t Trumpet of the Swan so I must get around to that.