The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White

The Trumpet of the Swan

E.B. White with Fred Marcellino (Illustrator)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

272 pages | first published 1970

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The delightful classic by E. B. White, author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, about overcoming obstacles and the joy of music. Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't tru...
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Summary of 2828 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 79%
funny 46%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 30%
emotional 15%
reflective 12%
informative 10%
challenging 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.98

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