The timeless classic that continues to enthrall young readers going into its seventh decade in print. The simple story of farm girl Fern and her relationship with a precocious spider, Charlotte and lovable pig Wilbur. Many other barnyard animals populate the story as well as Fern and Charlotte plot to save Wilbur from his intended fate. Kids have thrilled to these characters, whom they can readily develop empathy with; adults can either reminisce about farm life, or imagine it themselves. As America's population grows farther and farther away from farm life, the story still holds a fond simplicity which will, hopefully, never fade away completely.
Merit: Sympathetic character study. Warm relationships and a touch of coming-of-age.
Share: Read-along or read-aloud over several sessions.
Appeal: An imaginative approach to friendship and devotion to those friends.
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