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Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)Kindle Edition
Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’sThe Great American Read.
This beloved book by E. B. White, author ofStuart LittleandThe Trumpet of the Swan,is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices.
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'sStuart Littleand Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books.
Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading,Charlotte's Webis a proven favorite.
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Lexile measure680L
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication dateMarch 17, 2015
- ISBN-109780062406781
- ISBN-13978-0064400558
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Since its publication in 1952,Charlotte's Webhas become a beloved classic! Always a favorite for family sharing, the audio, lovingly read by the author himself, will now be available in this special commemorative CD edition, re-mastered with a bonus audio track.
TheCharlotte's Web 50th Anniversary CD Editionwill be a treasured keepsake for the entire family.
From the Back Cover
Sixty years ago, on October 15, 1952, E.B. White'sCharlotte's Webwas published. It's gone on to become one of the most beloved children's books of all time. To celebrate this milestone, the renowned Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo has written a heartfelt and poignant tribute to the book that is itself a beautiful translation of White's own view of the world—of the joy he took in the change of seasons, in farm life, in the miracles of life and death, and, in short, the glory of everything.
We are proud to include Kate DiCamillo's foreword in the 60th anniversary editions of this cherished classic.
Charlotte's Webis 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 who lived with Wilbur in the barn.
With the help of Templeton, the rat who never did anything for anybody unless there was something in it for him, and by a wonderfully clever plan of her own, Charlotte saved the life of Wilbur, who by this time had grown up to quite a pig.
How all this comes about is Mr. White's story. It is a story of the magic of childhood on the farm. The thousands of children who loved Stuart Little, the heroic little city mouse, will be entranced with Charlotte the spider, Wilbur the pig, and Fern, the little girl who understood their language.
The forty-seven black-and-white drawings by Garth Williams have all the wonderful detail and warmhearted appeal that children love in his work. Incomparably matched to E.B. White's marvelous story, they speak to each new generation, softly and irresistibly.
About the Author
A legendary writer for decades atThe New Yorkerand the author of many books of essays, E. B. White also wrote the children's classicsStuart Little,Charlotte's Web,andThe Trumpet of the Swan.He lived in New York City and Brooklin, Maine.
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Charlotte's Web Movie Tie-in Edition (digest)
By ZondervanHarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
Copyright © 2006ZondervanAll right reserved.
ISBN: 006112026X
Chapter One
Before Breakfast
"Where's Papa going with that ax?" said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast.
"Out to the hoghouse," replied Mrs. Arable. "Some pigs were born last night."
"I don't see why he needs an ax," continued Fern, who was only eight.
"Well," said her mother, "one of the pigs is a runt. It's very small and weak, and it will never amount to anything. So your father has decided to do away with it."
"Do away with it?" shrieked Fern. "You mean kill it? Just because it's smaller than the others?"
Mrs. Arable put a pitcher of cream on the table. "Don't yell, Fern!" she said. "Your father is right. The pig would probably die anyway."
Fern pushed a chair out of the way and ran outdoors. The grass was wet and the earth smelled of springtime. Fern's sneakers were sopping by the time she caught up with her father.
"Please don't kill it!" she sobbed. "It's unfair."
Mr. Arable stopped walking.
"Fern," he said gently, "you will have to learn to control yourself."
"Control myself?" yelled Fern. "This is a matter of life and death, and you talk about controlling myself." Tears ran down her cheeks and she took hold of the ax and tried to pull it out of her father's hand.
"Fern," said Mr. Arable, "I know more about raising a litter of pigs than you do. A weakling makes trouble. Now run along!"
"But it's unfair," cried Fern. "The pig couldn't help being born small, could it? If I had been very small at birth, would you have killed me?"
Mr. Arable smiled. "Certainly not," he said, looking down at his daughter with love. "But this is different. A little girl is one thing, a little runty pig is another."
"I see no difference," replied Fern, still hanging on to the ax. "This is the most terrible case of injustice I ever heard of."
A queer look came over John Arable's face. He seemed almost ready to cry himself.
"All right," he said. "You go back to the house and I will bring the runt when I come in. I'll let you start it on a bottle, like a baby. Then you'll see what trouble a pig can be."
When Mr. Arable returned to the house half an hour later, he carried a carton under his arm. Fern was upstairs changing her sneakers. The kitchen table was set for breakfast, and the room smelled of coffee, bacon, damp plaster, and wood smoke from the stove.
"Put it on her chair!" said Mrs. Arable. Mr. Arable set the carton down at Fern's place. Then he walked to the sink and washed his hands and dried them on the roller towel.
Fern came slowly down the stairs. Her eyes were red from crying. As she approached her chair, the carton wobbled, and there was a scratching noise. Fern looked at her father. Then she lifted the lid of the carton. There, inside, looking up at her, was the newborn pig. It was a white one. The morning light shone through its ears, turning them pink.
"He's yours," said Mr. Arable. "Saved from an untimely death. And may the good Lord forgive me for this foolishness."
Fern couldn't take her eyes off the tiny pig. "Oh," she whispered. "Oh, look at him! He's absolutely perfect."
She closed the carton carefully. First she kissed her father, then she kissed her mother. Then she opened the lid again, lifted the pig out, and held it against her cheek. At this moment her brother Avery came into the room. Avery was ten. He was heavily armed-an air rifle in one hand, a wooden dagger in the other.
"What's that?" he demanded. "What's Fern got?"
"She's got a guest for breakfast," said Mrs. Arable. "Wash your hands and face, Avery!"
"Let's see it!" said Avery, setting his gun down.
"You call that miserable thing a pig? That's a fine specimen of a pig-it's no bigger than a white rat."
"Wash up and eat your breakfast, Avery!" said his mother. "The school bus will be along in half an hour."
"Can I have a pig, too, Pop?" asked Avery.
"No, I only distribute pigs to early risers," said Mr. Arable. "Fern was up at daylight, trying to rid the world of injustice. As a result, she now has a pig. A small one, to be sure, but nevertheless a pig. It just shows what can happen if a person gets out of bed promptly. Let's eat!"
But Fern couldn't eat until her pig had had a drink of milk. Mrs. Arable found a baby's nursing bottle and a rubber nipple. She poured warm milk into the bottle, fitted the nipple over the top, and handed it to Fern. "Give him his breakfast!" she said.
A minute later, Fern was seated on the floor in the corner of the kitchen with her infant between her knees, teaching it to suck from the bottle. The pig, although tiny, had a good appetite and caught on quickly.
The school bus honked from the road.
"Run!" commanded Mrs. Arable, taking the pig from Fern and slipping a doughnut into her hand. Avery grabbed his gun and another doughnut.
The children ran out to the road and climbed into the bus. Fern took no notice of the others in the bus. She just sat and stared out of the window, thinking what a blissful world it was and how lucky she was to have entire charge of a pig. By the time the bus reached school, Fern had named her pet, selecting the most beautiful name she could think of.
"Its name is Wilbur," she whispered to herself.
She was still thinking about the pig when the teacher said: "Fern, what is the capital of Pennsylvania?"
"Wilbur," replied Fern, dreamily. The pupils giggled. Fern blushed.
Continues...
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Garth Montgomery Williams (April 16, 1912 – May 8, 1996) was an American artist who came to prominence in the American postwar era as an illustrator of children's books. Many of the books he illustrated have become classics of American children's literature.
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E.B. White, the author of twenty books of prose and poetry, was awarded the 1970 Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for his children's books, Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web. This award is now given every three years "to an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have, over a period of years, make a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children." The year 1970 also marked the publication of Mr. White's third book for children, The Trumpet of the Swan, honored by The International Board on Books for Young People as an outstanding example of literature with international importance. In 1973, it received the Sequoyah Award (Oklahoma) and the William Allen White Award (Kansas), voted by the school children of those states as their "favorite book" of the year.
Born in Mount Vernon, New York, Mr. White attended public schools there. He was graduated from Cornell University in 1921, worked in New York for a year, then traveled about. After five or six years of trying many sorts of jobs, he joined the staff of The New Yorker magazine, then in its infancy. The connection proved a happy one and resulted in a steady output of satirical sketches, poems, essays, and editorials. His essays have also appeared in Harper's Magazine, and his books include One Man's Meat, The Second Tree from the Corner, Letters of E.B. White, The Essays of E.B. White and Poems and Sketches of E.B. White. In 1938 Mr. White moved to the country. On his farm in Maine he kept animals, and some of these creatures got into his stories and books. Mr. White said he found writing difficult and bad for one's disposition, but he kept at it. He began Stuart Little in the hope of amusing a six-year-old niece of his, but before he finished it, she had grown up.
For his total contribution to American letters, Mr. White was awarded the 1971 National Medal for Literature. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy named Mr. White as one of thirty-one Americans to receive the Presidential Medal for Freedom. Mr. White also received the National Institute of Arts and Letters' Gold Medal for Essays and Criticism, and in 1973 the members of the Institute elected him to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a society of fifty members. He also received honorary degrees from seven colleges and universities. Mr. White died on October 1, 1985.
Photo by White Literary LLC [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.
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"Charlotte's Web," E.B. White's literary masterpiece, is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages. This heartwarming tale, with its enchanting narrative and unforgettable characters, beautifully weaves together themes of friendship, compassion, and the circle of life.
At the heart of the story is the unlikely bond between Wilbur, a lovable pig, and Charlotte, a wise and resourceful spider. White's eloquent prose not only brings these characters to life but also imparts valuable life lessons in a way that is both touching and profound.
The narrative unfolds in the tranquil setting of Zuckerman's farm, where the animals communicate and form connections that transcend species boundaries. As Charlotte spins her intricate webs to save Wilbur from an untimely fate, readers are treated to a display of selflessness and kindness that leaves a lasting impression.
"Charlotte's Web" is not merely a children's book; it is a literary gem that explores complex themes with simplicity and grace. The vivid imagery and thoughtful storytelling make it a delightful read for children while offering deeper layers of meaning for adult readers.
In a world where the importance of empathy often takes center stage, "Charlotte's Web" remains a beacon of inspiration. Its enduring charm lies in its ability to remind us of the profound impact of compassion, making it a must-read for generations to come.
Second of all it was sad I did not like how charlotte died in the book it got very sad
Third of all it was a cute book I wish there was more exciting moments and surprises it was a good book though that’s why I gave it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
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At the heart of "Charlotte's Web" lies a tale of unlikely friendship and unconditional love that unfolds against the backdrop of a quaint farm in the idyllic countryside. When a gentle pig named Wilbur finds himself facing an uncertain future, it is the unlikely bond he forms with a clever spider named Charlotte that changes his destiny forever. With Charlotte's help, Wilbur learns to navigate the challenges of life with courage and resilience, discovering the true meaning of friendship and the beauty of the world around him. From the bustling barnyard to the quiet solitude of the spider's web, every moment of this enchanting tale is infused with the magic of possibility and the warmth of companionship.
But the true brilliance of "Charlotte's Web" lies in its celebration of timeless themes and universal truths that resonate with readers of all ages. From the importance of kindness and empathy to the resilience of the human spirit and the circle of life, this novel invites readers to ponder life's deepest mysteries and cherish the simple joys that make it worth living. Through the eyes of its beloved characters – including the wise and compassionate Charlotte, the earnest and endearing Wilbur, and a cast of colorful farm animals – readers are transported to a world where anything is possible and every creature has a story to tell.
Moreover, "Charlotte's Web" is not just a whimsical fairy tale – it's also a heartwarming story of love and redemption that culminates in a truly over-the-top happy ending. With its enchanting prose, charming illustrations, and timeless messages of hope and resilience, this novel delivers a magical reading experience that leaves readers smiling from ear to ear. From the heartwarming conclusion to the unforgettable characters and enchanting world, "Charlotte's Web" is a literary masterpiece that continues to inspire and delight readers of all ages.
In conclusion, "Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)" is a timeless classic that enchants readers with its whimsical charm, heartfelt themes, and over-the-top happy ending. Whether you're a child discovering the magic of storytelling for the first time or an adult revisiting a beloved childhood favorite, this enchanting tale promises an unforgettable journey through the wonders of friendship, hope, and the power of love. So grab a copy, curl up with your favorite blanket, and prepare to be whisked away to a world where dreams come true and happy endings are guaranteed.
Indico pra quem, assim como eu, quer começar a ler em inglês.
O livro chegou em perfeitas condições, a capa é dura e as ilustrações são lindas.
It’s such lovely story about friendship and I think it’s still a great story for kids today.