Granddaughter of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Author Takes Exception to Immigration Takedown Moniker
The new immigration sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina, is called “Operation Charlotte’s Web.” And a descendant of the “Charlotte’s Web” author is not happy. Martha White, granddaughter of author E.B. White is speaking…
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About Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web is a book of children's literature by American author E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams. It was published on October 15, 1952, by Harper & Brothers. It tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. When Wilbur is in danger of being slaughtered, Charlotte writes messages in her web praising him, such as "Some Pig", "Terrific", "Radiant", and "Humble", to persuade the farmer to spare his life.
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