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Charlotte's WebE. B. White
Charlotte's Web
by E. B. White
A runt piglet is saved from slaughter by a farmer's daughter, then faces the same fate again in the barn. A clever spider in the doorway decides to save his life.
A story about animals and children, gentle and thoughtful in tone. We would put it with children of 8–10, and at a reading age of about 9 for reading alone.
Worth knowing before you buy
- A death or grief
None of this makes it a bad book — often the opposite. It is here so you can decide whether it is right for your child now or in a year or two.
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