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Name: The Trumpet of the Swan
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Author: E. B. White

📘 The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White

Louis, a shy and romantically inclined swan, longs for the graceful Serena but feels powerless to express his feelings. When eleven‑year‑old Sam Beaver becomes his friend, Louis accompanies Sam to school to learn to read and write. Encouraged by Sam’s father and with a stolen brass trumpet for practice, Louis works hard to master the instrument. In the end, his newfound skill wins Serena’s admiration, and he repays the music shop owner, illustrating themes of friendship, perseverance, and cross‑species understanding.

First publish date: 1970

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: E. B. White

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