Charlotte's Web
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Charlotte's Web
Author: E. B. White
Illustrator: Garth Williams
Award: Newbery Medal
Level:
GRL: R
DRA: 40
Lexile: 680 L
AR Level: 4.4
AR Points: 5.0
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Character is 8 years old
Runt pig is saved from being slaughtered
Main character dies peacefully, but alone
Sass/Crass:
Language: “dumb”
Sass Scale: 0
Synopsis:
8 year old Fern saves the runt of a pig litter and names him Wilbur. After a while, Wilbur goes to live on her Uncle Homer Zuckerman’s farm. Wilbur becomes fast friends with all of the farm animals, especially a gray barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur hears he will be dinner come Christmastime, Charlotte makes a plan to save his life!
Reading this incredible story of unlikely friendships, you will find yourself in meaningful discussions with your children.