Wilbur is born as a runt piglet and is saved from being killed by Fern, who names him. As Wilbur grows too big for the farm, he is given to Fern's uncle's farm. There, Wilbur befriends Charlotte, a spider, but learns he may be eaten for Christmas. Charlotte hatches a plan to save Wilbur using her webs. At the state fair, Wilbur wins second place. Charlotte then dies, leaving her egg sac for Wilbur to care for. Wilbur successfully cares for Charlotte's offspring, continuing her family line for generations to come.