The Trumpet of the Swan, E. B. White
The Trumpet of the Swan, E. B. White
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The Trumpet of the Swan

Author: E. B. White

Narrator: E. B. White

Unabridged: 4 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/12/2006

Synopsis

Louis is a Trumpeter Swan, but he has no voice. Though he is frightened when his father explains to him that he is different from the other cygnets, Louis is resourceful and determined. Leaving his wild and beautiful home, he finds a young human friend, Sam Beaver, who helps him learn to read and write. When he returns to his lake, Louis discovers his education isn't enough: The beautiful swan he loves, Serena, can't read his declarations of love--and he can't trumpet them. Louis's resolution to win the swan of his desire launches him on an adventure that will take him far from home and lead where fate--and love--have a few surprises in store.

With humor and lyric beauty, E. B. White tells a timeless tale of love, courage, and freedom that will capture the imagination of every listener.

About E. B. White

E. B. White, the author of such beloved classics as Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan, was born in Mount Vernon, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1921 and, five or six years later, joined the staff of the New Yorker magazine, then in its infancy. He died on October 1, 1985, and was survived by his son and three grandchildren.Mr. White's essays have appeared in Harper's magazine, and some of his other books are: One Man's Meat, The Second Tree from the Corner, Letters of E. B. White, Essays of E. B. White, and Poems and Sketches of E. B. White. He won countless awards, including the 1971 National Medal for Literature and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, which commended him for making a ""substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.""During his lifetime, many young readers asked Mr. White if his stories were true. In a letter written to be sent to his fans, he answered, ""No, they are imaginary tales . . . But real life is only one kind of life—there is also the life of the imagination.""

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on September 11, 2009

I read this book to my kids at bedtime over a few months and I found kind of disappointing although my kids seemed to really like it. It's imaginative and has a few good characters (my personal favorite was Louis' dad), but I have several complaints: 1) The "romance" with Serena REALLY irritated me -......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on July 17, 2020

4.25-4.5 stars If someone would have told me I’d have enjoyed a book discussing the life of a swan, then I would have been unsure such a book existed and hesitant to believe this sentence. Yet here we are. It doesn’t surprise me this book comes from the author who penned a book about a spider saving......more

Goodreads review by Laura on May 22, 2023

SECOND LISTEN: I love the way E.B. White takes animals seriously, and writes fictional children who take animals seriously. He doesn't try to explain why the animals can talk, he just builds a story around the secret bond that forms between children and the animals they love. In this one, Sam Beaver......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on March 06, 2023

I can’t believe I’ve never read this before! I loved buddy reading it with my friends Jessica and Melissa for Middle Grade March 2023. I ended up listening to the full book on audio narrated by E.B. White himself. It included the trumpet notes and tunes through the story which was wonderful. White’s......more

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