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The Trumpet of the Swan

E. B. White

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English
Puffin
22 October 2014
Series: A Puffin Book
A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime

An uplifting story, which blends wildlife and nature with fantasy to make a tender, humorous and unforgettable animal tale.

Unlike other cygnets, Louis, the trumpeter swan, cannot utter a sound. But with the encouragement of his father, Louis sets out to overcome his problem. One way of doing this Louis decides, is to learn to read and write and so he sets off to Montana to find his friend Sam Beaver. Louis goes to school with him and learns to read and write, but when he returns to the lakes and falls in love with the beautiful Serena, he is upset that Serena can't read his sign, which says 'I love you'. Once again his parents are determined to help him find a new way of expressing himself and it is his father who dreams up the brilliant solution that will put Louis firmly on the path to success and fulfilment.
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Imprint:   Puffin
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Volume:   60
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 19mm
Weight:   223g
ISBN:   9780141354842
ISBN 10:   0141354844
Series:   A Puffin Book
Pages:   320
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Recommended Age:   From 7 to 11 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

E. B. White was born in the USA. He travelled about trying all sorts of jobs before he joined the New Yorker magazine and became a writer. In 1970 he was awarded the prestigious Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web and in honour of his outstanding contribution to children's literature. E. B. White died in 1985.

Reviews for The Trumpet of the Swan

We, and our children, are lucky to have this book * The New York Times Book Review * . . . the beautiful details, the sweetness of relationships - poignant without this time being sad - also make you know that this is the author of Charlotte's Web * Virginia Haviland (US author and librarian, 1911 - 1988) * . . . the beautiful details, the sweetness of relationships - poignant without this time being sad - also make you know that this is the author of Charlotte's Web * Virginia Haviland (US author and librarian, 1911 - 1988) *


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