The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White

The Trumpet of the Swan

E.B. White with Fred Marcellino

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

252 pages | first published 1970

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Swan SongLike the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can't even make a sound. And since he can't trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absol...
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Summary of 2640 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
funny 50%
hopeful 47%
adventurous 44%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%
emotional 16%
reflective 13%
informative 11%
challenging 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 22%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.98

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