Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Charlotte's Web by E. B. White


SYNOPSIS:  Fern saves the runt pig from a horrible demise, and takes him on as a pet.  Eventually, Wilbur becomes friends with Charlotte, a spider who endeavors to save his life again.

AUNT SHARON'S TAKE:  I loved this book when I was young, which is saying something, since I'm not a huge fan of books in which animals talk to each other.  However, it is a Newbery Honor winner, and for good reason.  E. B. White tells a simple and uplifting story about self-worth that would be good for any young person.

RATING:  G

AUDIENCE:  Children

STARS:  4 1/2

BOOKS LIKE THIS:  Little House in the Big Woods, National Velvet

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