Charlotte's Web

MY TAKE

While I read this book in my youth, I had to reread it as a part of my curriculum for my Professional Writing studies. And rightly so. It’s an incredible book, and a perfect example of impactful storytelling that transcends time and generations.

I highly recommend Charlotte’s Web for anyone who wants to learn about the power of characterization, theme, and how books can impart important life lessons. It’s deeply moving and poignant–even now, as I write this, it’s got me right in the feels. A testament to the power of a well-written book. A 10/10, it’s definitely in my “best books of all time” bucket.

Official Description

Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.

This 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.

Some 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.

E. 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.

Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite.