An edition of Charlotte's Web (1952)

Charlotte's Web

First HarperFestival Edition
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An edition of Charlotte's Web (1952)

Charlotte's Web

First HarperFestival Edition
  • 4.0 (349 ratings) ·
  • 2,656 Want to read
  • 258 Currently reading
  • 463 Have read

Some Pig
These are the words in Charlotte's web, high in the barn. Her spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, as well as the feelings of a little girl named Fern ... who loves Wilbur, too. Their love has been shared by millions of readers.
--back cover

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Language
English

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Edition Availability
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
2013, Puffin Books
paperback in English - 2013 Puffin Books Edition (005)
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
2006, HarperEntertainment
Paperback in English - Movie Tie-in Edition
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
2003, HarperCollins Publishers
Paperback in English - First HarperFestival Edition
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
2002, HarperCollins Publishers
Hardcover in English - 50th Anniversary Retrospective Edition, 1st ed. (1)
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
1999, HarperCollins, Harpercollins
Paperback in English - Full Color Edition
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
1999, HarperTrophy, HarperCollins Publishers
Paperback in English
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
1999, HarperCollins Publishers
Hardcover in English - Collector's ed., 1st ed. (1)
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
1993, Puffin Books
Paperback in English - printing (14)
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
1970?, Scholastic
Paperback in English - printing (118)
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
1952, Harper & Row Publishers
Hardcover in English
Cover of: Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
1952, Harper & Brothers
Hardcover in English

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Book Details


First Sentence

""WHERE'S Papa going with that ax?"" said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast.""

Edition Notes

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Published in
New York, USA
Copyright Date
1952, 1980

Contributors

Illustrator
Garth Williams

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL7277884M
ISBN 10
006052779X
ISBN 13
9780060527792
OCLC/WorldCat
52577261
Amazon ID (ASIN)
006052779X
Library Thing
1590
Goodreads
1001557

Work Description

Charlotte's Web is a book of children's literature by American author E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams; it was published on October 15, 1952, by Harper & Brothers. The novel tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered by the farmer, Charlotte writes messages praising Wilbur (such as "Some Pig") in her web in order to persuade the farmer to let him live.



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“Where's Papa going with that axe?” said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast.
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October 13, 2021 Edited by lisaBot moving edition(s) to primary work
February 23, 2018 Edited by Lisa Moved edition to primary work.
February 23, 2018 Edited by Lisa Added edition details.
February 23, 2018 Edited by Lisa Added new cover
April 29, 2008 Created by an anonymous user Imported from amazon.com record