The Trumpet of the Swan
The Trumpet of the Swan
by E.B. White
Ages 8–12
Louis is a trumpeter swan born without a voice. He learns to play a brass trumpet to speak for himself and win the love of his life. A tender and funny E.B. White classic.
- Author
- E.B. White
- Age
- Ages 8–12
- Type
- Music, Animals, Classic, Chapter Book
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Readers rate it
- 4.12 / 5 on
- In India
- Available
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