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Born
Wilbur is born. He's the runt of the litter, so Mr. Arable wants to kill him. Fern saves Wilbur's life, promising to take care of him herself. -
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Charlotte's Web- Important Events
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Zuckerman's Barn
When Wilbur gets a bit bigger, Fern sells him to her Uncle Homer Zuckerman. He makes a lot of friends at Zuckerman’s Farm including Charlotte the spider. -
Words in Web
Wilbur finds out he is going to die. Charlotte comes up with a plan to help him. She writes "SOME PIG!" in the web, and Wilbur becomes famous. -
More Words
• Charlotte continues to help Wilbur by writing "TERRIFIC" and "RADIANT" in the web. Many visitors come to the farm to see this famous pig. -
Fair
The Zuckermans take Wilbur to the County Fair, where he wins a special prize. -
Charlotte Dying
hile at the fair Wilbur finds out Charlotte is weak and dying. He vows to bring her egg sac back to the farm and keep it safe. -
Back to the Barn
Wilbur goes back to the farm and takes care of the egg sac until hundreds of spiders hatch. -
Baby Spiders
• Most of the babies leave the farm, but a few stay and become Wilbur's new friends.
