Charlotte's Web
About this book
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. ---------- Also contained in: Novels
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 915 readers · 184 pages · ≈ 3 h 24 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Charlotte's Web?
About ≈ 3 h 24 m — 184 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Charlotte's Web?
184 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Charlotte's Web?
It sits on the Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Has Charlotte's Web been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Charlotte's Web (2007), Charlotte's Web (2006).
Is Charlotte's Web in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Charlotte's Web?
The main characters include Fern Arable, Wilbur, Charlotte A. Cavatica, Avery Arable.
Where does Charlotte's Web take place?
It is set in Zuckerman's Farm, Queensborough Bridge.
Who wrote Charlotte's Web?
E. B. White.