Charlotte’s Web

Outline

Charlotte’s Web (1952) tells the story of Wilbur, a young farm animal whose life is saved first by a caring girl named Fern and then by Charlotte, a wise and clever spider. When Wilbur is in danger, Charlotte weaves words into her web to convince everyone that he is special. E.B. White’s classic is a moving story about friendship, loyalty, and the cycle of life.

• Wilbur, a young farm animal, is saved first by a caring girl named Fern and then by a wise spider named Charlotte.
• When Wilbur is in danger, Charlotte weaves words into her web to convince everyone that he is special.
• Friendship and loyalty can change a life, and Charlotte's help shows how much a true friend can do.
• The story treats the cycle of life with warmth, making it a moving read for children and adults alike.
• Charlotte's Web, published in 1952, is a classic of children's fiction with lessons about love, loyalty, and courage.

E.B. White (1899–1985) was an American writer and longtime contributor to The New Yorker magazine. He wrote three beloved children’s books, Stuart Little, Charlotte’s Web, and The Trumpet of the Swan. He also revised and expanded The Elements of Style, one of the most famous guides to clear English writing, and received a special Pulitzer Prize for his work.