Charlie is a cheeky spider. From the moment he could crawl and talk, Charlie played tricks. As a young spider, he played tricks on his family. When he moved to the suburbs, he played tricks on the people he lived with, Mr. Ralph Pan, Mrs. Emily Pan and their son, Junior Pan. Charlie's life is full of adventure. There is mischief, daring deeds and lucky escapes. In the process of all these adventures Charlie learns several valuable lessons. "Charlie the Cheeky Spider" is a book best read aloud. It is full of action. It is full of 'sound effect' language that encourages the reader and their audience to join in. The story is highly suitable for eight to ten year olds who have a sense of humour and a sense of adventure.