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The Trumpet of the Swan

By: E. B. White
Narrated by: E.B. White
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Louis is a Trumpeter Swan, but he has no voice. Though he is frightened when his father explains to him that he is different from the other cygnets, Louis is resourceful and determined. Leaving his wild and beautiful home, he finds a young human friend, Sam Beaver, who helps him learn to read and write. When he returns to the lake, Louis discovers his education isn't enough: the beautiful swan he loves, Serena, can't read his declarations of love, and he can't trumpet them. Louis' resolution to win the swan of his desire launches him on an adventure that will take him far from home and lead where fate and love have a few surprises in store.

With humor and lyric beauty, E.B. White tells a timeless tale of love, courage, and freedom that will capture the imagination of every listener.

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"In his New England drawl, E.B. White captures our imagination with his splendid reading of his classic children's tale." (AudioFile)
Charming Coming-of-age Story • Heartwarming Adventure • Soothing Voice • Endearing Characters • Imaginative Storytelling
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I first heard this story in the 3rd grade when my teacher read it to our class. We listen to this story each year in my classroom now. The students love it almost as much as I do. No one can tell it like EB White.

My favorite

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This story was interesting, great, and exciting. It had everything you want in an audiobook. We got caught up in the story and enjoyed all the different emotions the characters experienced like humor, happiness, gratitude, love, and affection. We rooted for Louis to find true love and succeed in his plans. We enjoyed listening to this book so much we want to listen to it again.

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This book made me rave for the next part of the story every chapter. Time flew by and hours felt like minutes. Also the story felt more improved because it was read by the author.

The extraordinary adventure of Louis the swan 🎺🦢

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I’ve always loved this story because it was about a swan who turned his greatest obstacle into his greatest asset and showed everyone that hard work is always rewarded.

Classic and lovable

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a wonderful book to play to help my boys fall asleep. Great for young minds. parts that have the trumpet are a bit too loud compared to the rest of the audio however.

a wonderful classic

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A classic, especially since it's read by EB White. A nice animal parable on par with Charlotte's Web with nice allusions to Louis Armstrong.

A classic, especially since it's read by EB White

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I love the reading by EB White too! This is a classic that boys especially enjoy

My seven year old son adores this audiobook

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So brilliant. So wonderful. A timeless ,deep story. A gift to have it read by E.B. White.

A gift.

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Kept our attention with humor and action. Very enjoyable. Encourages the imagination with a great storyteller to boot!

CAPTIVATING for my 9,11, and 13 year old

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Lovely book beautiful imaginative awesome cool superb
E.B White your fabulously beautifuly great!!!!!
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#Sparkle🤍

Wonderful

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