
The Trumpet of the Swan
by E. B. White Illustrated by Fred Marcellino
Louis, a romantic swan, is in love with the angelic Serena, but he can't tell her how he feels; he has no voice. When he meets eleven-year-old Sam Beaver, a human friend, he goes to school with him to learn how to read and write. Louis' father also helps out; he steals a brass trumpet for his son. In the end, Louis learns to play, wins Serena's heart, and repays the music shop owner for his stolen trumpet.
Here is a wonderful story of romance, friendship, and determination among animals and humans.
- Ages
- 8, 9, 10
- Interest Level
- Grades 3 - 5
- Grade Level Equivalent
- 5.1
- Lexile Measure
- 750L
- DRA
- 40
- Guided Reading
- R
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Book Type
- Chapter Book
- Number of Pages
- 272
- Genre
- Adventure, Classics
About the Author and Illustrator
E. B. White
Read about E.B. White, author of the cherished children's classic Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan.
Fred Marcellino
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