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Mrs. Farquharson’s musings about books for children and young adults

Charlotte’s Web

October15

As I was riding to work, I heard an interview on NPR with Michael Sims, the author of The Story of Charlotte’s Web. The subtitle of Sims book describes his research well: E. B. White’s Eccentric Life in Nature and the Birth of an American Classic. Adults who enjoy reading literary criticism might want to check out this book.

…Or, go to NPR to listen to or read the interview.

http://www.npr.org/2012/10/15/162735079/some-book-charlottes-web-turns-60

Just be sure to share Charlotte’s Web with a child. Don’t assume that they have read it. There aren’t many opening lines that can compete with the one with which White started his story.

“Where’s Papa going with that ax?” said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast.

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