Charlotte's Web Study Guide consists of approx. 38 pages of summaries and analysis on Charlotte's Web by E. B. White. Browse the literature study guide below:
The story begins as eight-year-old Fern Arable, spotting her father carrying an axe, inquires of her mother where he is going with it. She is told that a litter of piglets was born during the night, and that Mr. Arable is on his way to "do away with" the runt of the litter. Fern, horrified at the thought, runs out to try and stop her father. (read more)