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
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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 4,218 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
adventurous 54%
funny 49%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 36%
relaxing 24%
reflective 15%
emotional 14%
informative 10%
sad 7%
challenging 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 26% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

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3.98

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