Stuart Little by E. B. White

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Stuart Little

by E. B. White

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⭐3.9 on Goodreads ⭐

Recommended reading age: 8 - 12 years / grade 3 - 7

Entertaining for young and old.

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Stuart Little by E. B. White (Author), Garth Williams (Illustrator)

 

“Stuart Little”, written by E. B. White, is a classic children’s novel set in New York City, United States.

The story follows the charming adventures of Stuart, a small mouse born into a human family. As Stuart explores — sailing boats in Central Park, navigating busy streets, and searching for his bird friend Margalo — the story gives young readers a delightful look at NYC locations and everyday city life. This timeless book is a great pick for families seeking U.S.-set children’s books, especially those that highlight American city settings, New York City, friendship, and adventure.

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Example edition details:

  • Title: Stuart Little
  • Author: E. B. White
  • Edition published date: May 15 1974
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN 10: 0064400565
  • ISBN: 978-0064400565
  • ASIN:
  • Pages: 144
  • Language: English
  • Series: n/a

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Locations found by readers

Location mentioned in the book: Central Park, New York, United States

“In spite of his small size, Stuart gets around a good bit in the world, riding a Fifth Avenue bus with some aplomb, racing (and winning in) a sailboat in Central Park, teaching school for a day, and so on.”

About the author

E. B. White (1899–1985) was a celebrated American author best known for his enduring children’s classics “Charlotte’s Web”, “Stuart Little”, and “The Trumpet of the Swan”. A longtime contributor to The New Yorker, he was admired for his elegant writing style, humor, and ability to create heartfelt stories that have become cornerstones of American children’s literature.

He was awarded the 1970 Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for his children’s books, Stuart Little and Charlotte’s Web.

 

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