The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White

The Trumpet of the Swan

E.B. White with Fred Marcellino (Illustrator)

272 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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 trum...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,438 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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