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Summary: Read it even if you don't have children.
Review: One of the best reasons for having children is having an excuse to read Charlotte's Web. I just finished reading it to my youngest child, and cried just as hard as a did when I first read it to her brother a decade ago. The story is about a spider who saves a pig from being turned into bacon and pork chops by weaving words to describe him into her web, convincing everyone that a miracle has occurred, and that there must be something very special about this pig. Charlotte, the spider, is kind, noble, and brave ' a model of perfect friendship. Wilbur, the pig, is childlike and innocent at the beginning, but he grows wiser under Charlotte's influence throughout the book. The book is beautifully written in simple, graceful language. It's just a pleasure to read from beginning to end. There is one thing that anyone planning to read the book to a young child ought to know. At the end, after laying her eggs, Charlotte dies. I had actually forgotten about that when I started reading the book to my 6-year-old recently, and when, halfway through the book, I remembered, I was a little worried about what her reaction would be. But as I got closer and closer to Charlotte's death, I realized how skillfully E.B. White handled the scene. For a couple of chapters before, you see Charlotte growing weaker and weaker. My daughter kept moving closer to me, sensing, I'm sure, that something was wrong. Charlotte's death doesn't come as a shock. Even a kindergartner seemed to sense that it was coming. More important, in the scene after Charlotte dies, Wilbur guards her eggs until her babies are born, and while most of them fly away, three baby spiders stay behind and become his friends. He's able to guide them the way Charlotte guided him, which gives a wonderful sense of continuity. I don't think Charlotte's death is a reason not to read the book to a child, but I think if you're planning to read it to a child under 8 or so, you should read it to yourself first to be sure your child is ready for it.
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Summary: Good, not great
Review: Fern loves Wilbur, the pig that her dad might kill because he's so small. Fern convinces her father to let her keep the pig, until he is sent to live on a farm close by. Fern visits him there, but from then on, it's about Wilbur. Wilbur can talk. He makes friends with a spider, Charlotte. When Wilbur is to be killed for ham and bacon, Charlotte discovers a plan to save him. Good book, not great, unless you LOVE animals.
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Summary: Fainting Pig
Review: I liked this because it was exciting. You never knew what would happen next. You had no idea how Charlotte the spider was going to save Wilbur the Pig. I thought it was funny when Wilbur tried to make a web because he was a pig! The author was good at describing things, especially how the air felt when you were on the swing in the barn. You should read this book because it is a love book. Wilbur and Charlotte really stood up for one another. Charlotte saved Wilbur and he saved her egg sac.
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Summary: Spinning a Web of Character
Review: E.B. White has written a wonderful children's book that is very entertaining and equally educational. The length and level of comprehension needed makes it appropriate for ages seven to nine. There are several life lessons the reader can learn throughout the story, which also reflect lessons that the Bible teaches, such as humility and servanthood. While children are being greatly amuzed at this humorous storyline, they are also learning valuable lessons about life, which is why it is unforgettable. The use of personification of the barn animals is the most effective source of humor: the goose cheers for "Wilbur", who is the pig trying to escape from the barn; the sheep talk as if the farmers are "plotting a murder" to kill "Wilbur"; "Wilbur" does a back twist in the air; and "Charlotte", who is the talking spider, states that, "People are not as smart as bugs!" It is hillarious! The barn animals are also experiencing human emotions, which help children to relate to them, such as loneliness, anger, satisfaction, joy, and love. It is a roller coaster storyline that keeps children very attentive! Also, equally impressing are the life lessons that White implements throughout the animals' lives. "Wilbur" realizes that what is truly important in life is not that he is the most popular, talented, or best looking, it is the satisfaction of having one true friend to share his life with, who is "Charlotte". "Wilbur" and "Charlotte's" humility and servanthood create a wonderful friendship. This definitely will teach children to be humble and to treat others as they would want to be treated, while not being too proud or self-seeking like "Templeton", who is the selfish rat. This is also taught in the Bible, when Jesus states, "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted" (Luke 14:11). Through "Wilbur" not viewing himself as "terrific", but still becoming famous and "Charlotte" saving "Wilbur's" life without due recognition, children will learn that being humble and serving others is not always the way the world desires us to act, but it is the most rewarding way to live. White is also very informative about spiders: the seven sections of their legs and how they spin a web, which is very educational. It is very interesting when "Dr. Dorian" states that just a spider's web, even without words inscribed in it, is a miracle. God created every animal and insect, which are true miracles, and it is great that E.B. White points that out. I found no weaknesses throughout this story. This is a book I highly recommend for young children. Through the use of much humor and implementation of valuable character traits that reflect who God wants His children to be, this story is one that children will treasure forever.
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Summary: Charlottte's Web
Review: One of my favorites. The first chapter book that I ever read. This book is about a pig named Wilbur and his friend, Charlotte the Spider, who saves him from being butchered. Because of Charlotte's help not only is Wilbur's life saved but he also becomes famous. This is such a touching story!
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Summary: Charlotte's Web
Review: I rated this book a four out of five. Because I liked how the author told the story with the animals talking and the sad ending. This is probually one of my favorite books I have ever red. I strongly advise people to read this magnificent book.
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Summary: Fantastic introduction to chapter books
Review: We read Charlotte's Web very early - my son was four. Since that's a good deal younger than the suggested age, I thought some of you might want to know that if you want to get started reading chapter books with your young children, give this one a try. Mine was enthralled the whole time.
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Summary: Charlottes Web-VR
Review: I read this book in the third grade, and through the years it has always been one of my favorites. This book reminded me of how important true friendship is and it made me appreciate alot of the friendships in my life.
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Summary: A BEAUTIFUL STORY THAT WILL STAY WITH YOU FOREVER
Review: Of all the stories I remember from my three daughters' childhood days, this one, along with another titled,"The Velveteen Rabbit," bring back a lifetime of memories. "Charlotte's Web" is such an endearing book, so filled with beauty, friendship, love, and sadness, that it will stay with you long after childhood days are left behind. "Charlotte's Web" is not just for the young, it is also for the little child remaining deep within, long after youth has escaped us. Ths story tells of Wilbur the pig and a spider named Charlotte who become devoted friends. Charlotte sets out on a mission to save Wilbur from the fate of many little piggies - the fateful slaughterhouse. In the process a beautiful tale of love, devotion and friendship is spun. The book is not without sadness. To this day, I still wipe away a tear at the end of the book, but when I come across the book on my youngest, grown daughter's bookshelf, there is something about it that keeps bringing me back to read it...just one more time. Even my daughter, who is long past childhood, cannot part with this treasured book and, needless to say, it was read many times over to her children when they were young. Reading it is one of those recaptured, treasured moments of youth that keep us forever young at heart. It is a book most children will forever love and cherish throughout the years.
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Summary: Charlotte's Web
Review: Charlotte's Web is such a great book. The five reasons why are these. First I like it how the animal talk to each other. Second I like how Charlotte writes in her web. Third, because I think it is cute how Fern treats Wilbur like a litttle baby.Fourth,I think it's hillarious when the rat gets really fat.Lastly, because Wilbur didn't die as a runt. The five reasons why I dislike this book is because wilbur got taken to Fern's uncles house.Alsop when Charlette died. When the rat started acting like a smarty pants or when when Fern's Dad tried to kill it.I especiaaly hate it when the animals tell Wilbur he's goimg to be dinner.Thoe are all the reasons I like and dislike this book.
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