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The Trumpet of the Swan (full color) [Paperback]

E. B. White , Fred Marcellino
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (153 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 2, 2001 8 and up

Swan Song

Like 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 absolutely no attention to him.

Louis tries everything he can think of to win Serena's affection--he even goes to school to learn to read and write. But nothing seems to work. Then his father steals him a real brass trumpet. Is a musical instrument the key to winning Louis his love?


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Although he lacks a voice in the traditional "Ko-hoh!" sense, trumpeter swan Louis learns to speak to the world with a trumpet stolen from a music store by his father. With the support of an unusual boy named Sam, who helps Louis learn how to read and write, the swan has some rather unswanlike adventures and ultimately wins the love--and the freedom--of a beautiful swan named Serena.

For over 30 years, E.B. White's masterpiece has captured the fancy of countless readers. Now, with stunning new art by award-winning illustrator Fred Marcellino, the beloved story can be experienced anew. The sepia-colored drawings lend an old-fashioned charm to the story--it's almost as if, with their complementary dry wit and uniquely creative talents, White and Marcellino originally worked together. Marcellino received the Caldecott Honor for his illustrations in Charles Perrault's Puss in Boots. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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"...Humor abounds and beauty of nature, of relationships, of time passing shines through... will captivate children of all ages." -- School Library Journal

Product Details

  • Age Range: 8 and up
  • Paperback: 252 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins; Special edition (October 2, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0064410943
  • ISBN-13: 978-0064410946
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (153 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I highly recommend it to anyone who loves an exciting and uplifting story. Chris  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
The Trumpet of the Swan is a great book about a swan (Louis) that falls in love and can't talk. AustinTXCowgirl  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a story of courage, honesty, redemption, and most of all, love. Carolyn Rampone  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the finest children's books ever written August 21, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Often overlooked in favor of CHARLOTTE'S WEB (and probably STUART LITTLE, what with the film coming out), THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN is an unforgettable, poetic and deeply moving story of love, friendship, and most importantly, coming to terms with a disability. I read this book as a child, and years later, can appriciate it on a whole new level. Years after I read this book, I was diagnosed with fine and gross motor disabilities, which made tasks like handwriting very difficult for me. Thanks to computers and the like, I have been able to surpass this problem- and am now actually pursuing an English Major in college. One of the things that helped me over the years was thinking back to this book, with its story of Louis the mute swan, whose father commits a crime to give him a trumpet to let his voice be heard and live some semblance of a normal life- and how Louis, in a quest to repay the world for his father's crime, manages to win the heart of his great love and gain world-wide fame. Written in White's own simple yet profound prose (this is the co-author of THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE, after all), no one who reads this book will ever forget it. This book literally changed my life- buy a copy, and let it change someone else's life as well.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very touching, teaches and entertains August 16, 2005
Format:Hardcover
A wonderful story that teaches kids about individuality. The message that comes through says even though no one is perfect, they can find their own voice in the world. This is a story of courage, honesty, redemption, and most of all, love. I was touched by Louis' determination to repay his father's debt and impressed with his strength and character.

Kids and adults will love this classic by E.B White and it makes a great addition to your collection. "The Trumpet of the Swan" has my highest recommendation because it teaches as it entertains.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Trumpet of the Swan February 8, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
If you like swans and adventure, I would highly recommend this book. It is about a boy about 11 years old and Louis, a trumpeter swan who, sadly, has no voice. He needs help because he is in love with Serena, a beautiful female swan, and needs to communicate with her. So Louis flies to Sam's house to go to school and learn to read and write. Louis can't communicate with his own family (they can't read). So his dutiful father steals a real brass trumpet for him. Louis feels very compelled to repair and repay the store from which his father took the trumpet. In the process, Louis takes you out on an exciting adventure to the public gardens and Swan Boats of Boston, the Philadelphia Zoo and more. This is a fun story you'll really enjoy!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless tale by a masterful writer
As an adult, I recently re-read this book aloud to my three children: ages 7,5, and 4. After reading the first few pages, I was reminded how sadly rare are the artful storytellers... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elisa's Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars truly a classic
"The Trumpet of the Swan," although not as famous as White's other two books for children, is a true classic. It is timeless in its appeal to genuine sentiment. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Malcolm Glass
4.0 out of 5 stars Gift Item
I can not rate this item - it was given to a friend as a much requested gift for Xmas.
Published 4 months ago by The Wildweb
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a good story...
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas. Our old copy was mine from when I was a little girl, and it was in horrible shape. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, touching story for kids!
My 4th grader absolutely LOVES this book. She read it as part of her AR program at school and begged to have one for her library. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Murray
3.0 out of 5 stars Ho-Hum
I read this book as a child, but it must not have made much of an impression on me. As an adult, I found THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN overly moralistic and heavy, as in Louis striving... Read more
Published 5 months ago by FQHBOOKS
5.0 out of 5 stars I have Autism. I still reflect upon this book our 2nd grade teacher...
I have Autism. In second grade, our teacher read this book to us chapter for chapter. From the start, we were sucked into the story of this book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Villain
4.0 out of 5 stars The Trumpet of the Swan
The Trumpet of the Swan is a very educational and very fun book for young kids and old alike to read.
Published 10 months ago by Calvin
2.0 out of 5 stars Repaying a Debt
Louis, a trumpeter swan, is born without the ability to trumpet. His parents are very worried about the life of a trumpeter swan without a voice. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Heather (Davidson) Maneiro
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book but with caution
This book is a wonderful read. It was fun and engaging for both myself and my 8 year old. Each chapter leaves you wondering what will happen to Louis next. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jen
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