The Trumpet of the Swan
by E. B. White
Taste attributes: animalsfamilymusicalwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossyemotive & stirringunderdog triumphsempowerment/personal growthlove conquers all
Boxlist takeA larger-than-life, warm-hearted book: breezy and straightforward. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.5 / 5
23 ratings
About This Book
Louis, a romantic swan, is in love with the angelic Serena, but he can't tell her how he feels; he has no voice. When he meets eleven-year-old Sam Beaver, a human friend, he goes to school with him to learn how to read and write. Louis' father also helps out; he steals a brass trumpet for his son. In the end, Louis learns to play, wins Serena's heart, and repays the music shop owner for his stolen trumpet.
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- Author
- E. B. White
- Published
- 1970
- Pages
- 210
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- Open Library
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