Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
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Celebrating 70 years of Charlotte’s Web – the timeless classic story of friendship and acceptance.
This is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur and of Wilbur’s dear friend, Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider. With the unlikely help of Templeton the rat, and a wonderfully clever plan of her own, Charlotte saves the life of Wilbur, who by this time has grown up to be quite a pig. A time-honoured classic favourite.
Tells the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur and of Wilbur’s dear friend, Charlotte A Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider.
About the Author: E. B. White (Author)
E. B. White was born in New York in 1899 and died in 1985. He kept animals on his farm in Maine and some of these creatures crept into his books, such as STUART LITTLE which was recently made into a blockbusting film. He received many awards including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 1970, an award given every five years to authors who have ‘made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children’.
Garth Williams (Illustrator)
Garth Williams was born in 1912 and became one of American’s best-loved illustrators.
His magical drawings have brought to life many memorable children’s book characters, including Fern, Wilbur, and Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web and the adventurous little mouse, Stuart Little.
Garth Williams died in 1996, at the age of 84.
03 Jul 2014
Additional information
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Animal stories (Children's / Teenage) |
| Readership Level | Children's (6-12) |
| ISBN | 9780141354828 |
| Author | Garth Williams |
| Publication Date | 03 Jul 2014 |
Charlotte’s Web: 70th Anniversary Edition by E. B. White ISBN 9780141354828