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
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 4,146 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
adventurous 51%
funny 51%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 34%
relaxing 24%
emotional 14%
reflective 13%
informative 9%
sad 6%
challenging 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 25%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 27% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.98

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