Charlotte’s web was written by E.B White in 1952. Since the time of its publication it has captured the hearts of children and adults alike, with its moving story of the spider Charlotte and her unconditional love for the runty ping Wilbur. From the time of his birth, Wilbur was in danger to be destroyed. He was saved by the caring actions of the young girl Fern, and was eventually sent to live on the farm belonging to Fern’s Uncle. Wilbur is sad and lonely, but he soon meets and befriends a lovely spider named Charlotte; who weaves into her web powerful words that save Wilbur from being slaughtered.

If you have read the book then you know that there is something magical about the love and thought that went into the creation of this beautiful story. Charlotte’s Web is a book that you can read again and again no matter what age you may be. For it is a story, not only to be read, but to be shared. Charlotte’s Web demonstrates the power of true friendship and love that does and can exist in the world.

Charlotte’s Web is a children’s novel that incorporates a variety of themes that truly show its reader the power of words and writing. Throughout its success it has been made into an animated movie; and the book has sold millions of copies all over the world, winning its author, E.B. White the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 1970.