The Trumpet of the Swan

The Trumpet of the Swan

by E.B. White · Illustrated by Fred Marcellino

Age Range
8-12 years
Reading Level
Independent Reader
Category
Chapter Book
Pages
252
Published
1970
ISBN
978-0064408677

About This Book

Louis is a trumpeter swan born without a voice, unable to trumpet like other swans. With the help of his human friend Sam and a stolen trumpet from his father, Louis learns to play beautiful music, earning fame and fortune — and eventually the love of a beautiful swan named Serena.

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