{"product_id":"e-b-white-box-set-3-classic-favorites-charlottes-web-stuart-little-the-trumpet-of-the-swan-9780064409643","title":"E. B. White Box Set: 3 Classic Favorites: Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, the Trumpet of the Swan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis giftable box set contains paperback editions of the Newbery Honor-winning \u003cem\u003eCharlotte's Web, \u003c\/em\u003e the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal-winning \u003cem\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Trumpet of the Swan--\u003c\/em\u003ethree beloved, timeless classics by E. B. White, with black-and-white illustrations by Garth Williams and Fred Marcellino.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharlotte's Web\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome Pig. Humble. Radiant.\u003c\/em\u003e These are the words in Charlotte's web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, family, and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his family. But when Stuart's best friend goes missing, he's determined to leave home and take an epic journey to find his friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Trumpet of the Swan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouis is a trumpeter swan, but unlike the rest of his family, he can't make a sound. And since he can't trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays no attention to him. But when his father steals him a real brass trumpet, Louis has to find out if it's the key to what he's wanted all along. E. B. White's classic book is a tender novel of overcoming the odds and learning to do things on your own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhite, E. B.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eE. B. White, the author of such beloved classics as \u003cem\u003eCharlotte's Web\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Trumpet of the Swan\u003c\/em\u003e, was born in Mount Vernon, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1921 and, five or six years later, joined the staff of \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, then in its infancy. He died on October 1, 1985, and was survived by his son and three grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr. White's essays have appeared in \u003cem\u003eHarper's\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, and some of his other books are: \u003cem\u003eOne Man's Meat\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Second Tree from the Corner\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLetters of E. B. White\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEssays of E. B. White\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePoems and Sketches of E. B. White\u003c\/em\u003e. He won countless awards, including the 1971 National Medal for Literature and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, which commended him for making a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring his lifetime, many young readers asked Mr. White if his stories were true. In a letter written to be sent to his fans, he answered, No, they are imaginary tales . . . But real life is only one kind of life--there is also the life of the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50593126842642,"sku":"9780064409643","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c8f4426a-ac37-4602-b7f4-1a3f59719dff.jpg?v=1732111475","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/e-b-white-box-set-3-classic-favorites-charlottes-web-stuart-little-the-trumpet-of-the-swan-9780064409643","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}