The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White

The Trumpet of the Swan

E.B. White with Edward Frascino (Illustrator)

210 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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Community Reviews Summary of 3,439 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 79%
adventurous 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 36%
relaxing 26%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
informative 11%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 27% | Plot: 22%

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

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