The Trumpet Of The Swan by Edward Frascino, E.B. White

The Trumpet Of The Swan

Edward Frascino, E.B. White

210 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Louis is a Trumpeter Swan who came into the world lacking a voice. When his father explained to him that he was different from other cygnets, Louis felt scared. His father, however, promised to help. Sam Beaver, a boy who loved all wild things, to...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 3,394 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
adventurous 51%
funny 50%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 36%
relaxing 25%
emotional 15%
reflective 15%
informative 12%
sad 4%
challenging 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 27% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.98

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...