Fern Arable, a farmer’s daughter, is delighted when she manages to save a piglet from the usual fate of the runt of the litter. But Wilbur’s safety is by no means certain, and he and Fern will need to turn to an unusual source for help – Charlotte, a singularly gifted spider. E. B. White’s cast of endearing characters, from Wilbur, the unsuspecting pig, to the resourceful Charlotte and all their barnyard friends, shows children everywhere the true meaning of friendship.

Garth Williams’s original illustrations, beloved for generations, are included in this edition.