The Trumpet Of The Swan by E.B. White

The Trumpet Of The Swan

E.B. White

224 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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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Moods

lighthearted 80%
adventurous 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 35%
relaxing 27%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
informative 11%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 26% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12%

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3.98

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