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Adapter & Author Profile
Joseph Robinette
1 Books
Joseph Robinette is a celebrated playwright and theater adapter who has brought some of the most beloved children's books to the stage. He is particularly renowned for his authorized stage adaptations of E.B. White's classic novels, including the widely performed theatrical versions of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little. Throughout his prolific career, Robinette has adapted dozens of iconic stories for dramatic performance, ranging from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to Anne of Green Gables. His work captures the original magic and voice of classic literature while transforming it into engaging live theater for audiences of all ages. In recognition of his tremendous contributions to the stage, he earned a Tony Award nomination for his work on A Christmas Story: The Musical.
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By
E.B. White and Joseph Robinette
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Pictures by
Garth Williams
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Collected by
Sam Sloan
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With
Kate Dicamillo
Fern Arable knows there is something incredibly special about the runt of the litter. By saving a tiny piglet named Wilbur from an early demise, she gives him a chance to experience the wonders of the Arable farm. But as Wilbur grows, a new, terrifying reality sets in: he is destined for the dinner table. Lonely and frightened, Wilbur desperately needs a miracle. He finds one high up in the rafters of the barn. Charlotte A. Cavatica is a brilliant, gray spider with a heart as big as her vocabulary. Seeing her friend in danger, Charlotte devises a magnificent plan to prove to the world that Wilbur is no ordinary pig. With the reluctant assistance of a gluttonous rat named Templeton, Charlotte begins spinning words into her web, sparking a phenomenon that will change the farm forever. This timeless chapter book explores the profound beauty of loyalty, the cycle of life, and the quiet miracles that happen when we choose to care for one another.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
192 Pages