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Charlotte’s Web
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I don't give a fig if it is a kid's book, Charlotte's Web is one of the most well-crafted stories ever written. This classic children's tale deserves 5 stars for story craft and language usage alone! (Read your Strunk & White to understand this man's talents in that regard.) The fact that it's a heart-warmer/wrencher clinches it. Never was I made to love pigs and spiders so much in my life. Charlotte's Web will always rank high amongst my favorites. But why, for the love of god, did they make us watch the cartoon version of this tear-jerker in school? Did they want to make us weep embarrassingly in front of one another? If so, mission accomplished, you sadistic school district!
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“You have been my friend," replied Charlotte, "That in itself is a tremendous thing.”
― Charlotte’s Web
― Charlotte’s Web
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August 15, 2010
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June 7, 2011
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Mar 05, 2012 05:10PM
Have you seen the annotated version that shares White's editing process and correspondence with Ursula Nordstrom, his editor? I highly recommend it for writers.
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Mike wrote: "Have you seen the annotated version that shares White's editing process and correspondence with Ursula Nordstrom, his editor? I highly recommend it for writers."I haven't yet. I'll have to check it out!
Curmudgeon wrote: "You old softie."Too true.
I can't believe I still haven't read this. I have seen the animated film though. It had quite a few stars doing the voices. I don't think I cried though.
Richard wrote: "I can't believe I still haven't read this. I have seen the animated film though. It had quite a few stars doing the voices. I don't think I cried though."You cold-hearted monster!
Jason wrote: "Richard wrote: "I can't believe I still haven't read this. I have seen the animated film though. It had quite a few stars doing the voices. I don't think I cried though."You cold-hearted monster!"
LOL!
Hmmmm, I've never read this one. I guess I will need to remedy that.
My favorite book as a kid. I can't even tell you how many times I've read this book.
Hands down my daughter's fave.
Though I saw the animated film when I was a kid - Paul Lynde was born to play Templeton - I didn't get around to reading this til I was almost 50.Anyone who can make an arachnophobe like me CRY over the death of a spider...
Melki wrote: "...Paul Lynde was born to play Templeton..."Too true!
Jason wrote: "Melki wrote: "...Paul Lynde was born to play Templeton..."Too true!"
But only when his feet didn't hurt:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcZAE-...
Jason wrote: "Nice find, Richard!"I was a big fan of Bewitched back in the day!
Jason I have a huge amount of respect for you and love your review!
Nicole wrote: "Jason I have a huge amount of respect for you and love your review!"Awww, thanks Nicole! That's an incredibly kind thing to say.
Tabitha the Pabkins wrote: "I cry every time!"I don't remember what it was, but the other day I thought about C'sW and immediately felt myself welling up within. I stopped and began thinking about football and all was well!
Cody wrote: "According to A.R., this book is for Middle Grades."All righty, so should I have written "This classic Middle Grades's tale deserves 5 stars for..." instead? I hope not, because it doesn't quite have the same ring, does it? :)
But to follow up on your point Cody, yes, you are correct. Charlotte's Web could be called a Middle Grade book. I've seen it listed as acceptable for ages anywhere from 6 to 12. I used the shortcut phrase "children's book" in my review because I'm an old man and these reading level classifications didn't exist way back when I was a kid, so I don't really know them without having to look them up. Thank you for your input on that!
Cody wrote: "Jason wrote: "But to follow up on your point Cody, yes, you are correct. Charlotte's Web could be called a Middle Grade book. I've seen it listed as acceptable for ages anywhere from 6 to 12. I use..."Well, as they say, ya learn something new every day! Thanks man!
Me too, I'd never thought I'd grow fond of big, talking spiders...... And talented pigs :)
Steph wrote: "Me too, I'd never thought I'd grow fond of big, talking spiders...... And talented pigs :)"True that.
THAT BOOK IS ONE OF MY FAVES!!!YOUR REVIEW WAS INCREDIBLE
HUGE AMOUNTS OF RESPECT FOR U
THAT BOOK IS ONE OF MY FAVES!!!YOUR REVIEW WAS INCREDIBLE
HUGE AMOUNTS OF RESPECT FOR U
How does it work ? I cant read.
I think you have me convinced to buy as close to a class set as I can find for next year. Pray I come across inexpensive copies.
Kristina wrote: "I think you have me convinced to buy as close to a class set as I can find for next year. Pray I come across inexpensive copies."Cool!
Love it lol it's on good reads
Monteya wrote: "Everyone shut up"Why are you telling everyone to shut up? Explain yourself.
I love charlottes web
Mrs. Terre used to read it to us in my first grade class but now I'm I third grade
l can't wait to read this book
Dario Trombas wrote: "Charlotte's Web is actually not that bad of a book. Yes I'm a kid. If you love spiders or technically any of the animals that you see in a barn then you will like this book. One of the reaso..."
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Dario!
You are doing a good job with your own eyes
I love charlottes web
charlotte is a different spider than others. Wilbur is all different with the words charlotte brainstorms then writes on her web.
Loved your review. My favorite childhood book. I just finished reading it to my girls and I always tear up at the end. My baby is named Charlotte and that is no coincidence.
Sandy wrote: "Loved your review. My favorite childhood book. I just finished reading it to my girls and I always tear up at the end. My baby is named Charlotte and that is no coincidence."That is a lovely tribute, Sandy!
Hey Jason koivu he will talk pig is not friends
He will put to pig the get the eat to rain. Lol
i have read this book and at the end its really sad
