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Charlotte’s Web

E.B. White,

Garth Williams (Illustrator)

Start date: October 15, 2015

Finish date: November 14, 2015

Why we're reading this: Voted in First place by Members Akanksha, Barnaby, Bookworm, Cami, Marine, Mary and Rhonda
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May 30, 2022 Ashley W rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: genre-children, 1-page-audio, genre-classics

I knew the general plot of Charlotte's Web before listening. I knew it was sad. I knew Charlotte died.

But...I didn't know she died alone right after she laid her eggs. WTF.

Emotional damage.

Oh, and that little bastard rat Templeton. Stupid fat thing. Couldn't stand him. This book had me in my feelings from the beginning. I have to agree with Wilbur on his first assessment of Charlotte. Her discussing her bug catching was cringey. However, she was so sweet and generous and I adored her, as I'm su ...more

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Dec 03, 2024 Delirious Disquisitions rated it it was amazing

Shelves: classics, fairy-tales-and-retellings, fantasy, humor, wishlist, short-stories-novellas

First time reading Charlotte's Web, and it was genuinely such a sweet, heartfelt little gem! I wish we had more children's books like this that not only does not patronise your intelligence, but also, in its infinite wisdom, teaches you so many concepts about life, growing up, mortality, integrity, hard work, friendship, generosity, and love. It was a pleasure to read. I feel like it's one of those books I'll end up quoting forever! ...more

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