| | |  | Audio Books | Home » » The Trumpet of the Swan (4 CD Set) | | | | | | | Description: | | 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 his 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's 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. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| E.B. White | | Publisher:
| Listening Library (Audio) | | Publication Date:
| March 01, 1992 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 055345532X | | Product Length:
| 5.15 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.15 inches | | Product Height:
| 5.85 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.31 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 142 reviews |
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31 of 31 found the following review helpful:
 Very touching, teaches and entertainsAug 16, 2005
By Carolyn Rampone
"Carolyn D'Amico Rampone"
A wonderful story that teaches kids about individuality. The message that comes through says even though no one is perfect, they can find their own voice in the world. This is a story of courage, honesty, redemption, and most of all, love. I was touched by Louis' determination to repay his father's debt and impressed with his strength and character.
Kids and adults will love this classic by E.B White and it makes a great addition to your collection. "The Trumpet of the Swan" has my highest recommendation because it teaches as it entertains.
35 of 36 found the following review helpful:
One of the finest children's books ever writtenAug 22, 1999
Often overlooked in favor of CHARLOTTE'S WEB (and probably STUART LITTLE, what with the film coming out), THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN is an unforgettable, poetic and deeply moving story of love, friendship, and most importantly, coming to terms with a disability. I read this book as a child, and years later, can appriciate it on a whole new level. Years after I read this book, I was diagnosed with fine and gross motor disabilities, which made tasks like handwriting very difficult for me. Thanks to computers and the like, I have been able to surpass this problem- and am now actually pursuing an English Major in college. One of the things that helped me over the years was thinking back to this book, with its story of Louis the mute swan, whose father commits a crime to give him a trumpet to let his voice be heard and live some semblance of a normal life- and how Louis, in a quest to repay the world for his father's crime, manages to win the heart of his great love and gain world-wide fame. Written in White's own simple yet profound prose (this is the co-author of THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE, after all), no one who reads this book will ever forget it. This book literally changed my life- buy a copy, and let it change someone else's life as well.
20 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Trumpet of the SwanFeb 09, 2000
By Chris
If you like swans and adventure, I would highly recommend this book. It is about a boy about 11 years old and Louis, a trumpeter swan who, sadly, has no voice. He needs help because he is in love with Serena, a beautiful female swan, and needs to communicate with her. So Louis flies to Sam's house to go to school and learn to read and write. Louis can't communicate with his own family (they can't read). So his dutiful father steals a real brass trumpet for him. Louis feels very compelled to repair and repay the store from which his father took the trumpet. In the process, Louis takes you out on an exciting adventure to the public gardens and Swan Boats of Boston, the Philadelphia Zoo and more. This is a fun story you'll really enjoy!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Build Memories That Will Last A Lifetime!Aug 09, 2000
My teacher read this book to the class when I was 7-8 and I LOVED this book! I went home and pleaded with my grandparents to buy this book for me.. but sadly they could never find it.. I'm 21 now and I still remember how inspiring, heartbreaking, tear jerking, funny, and over all calming this book made me feel. My family had always read to me.. but this was a different kind of story.. I had never cried listening to my grandmother read.. but this one was different.. I loved this book.. its a tale of love and triumph and over coming impossible odds.. every child should read this! Buy this book.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Music Makes it Even BetterJan 03, 2001
Buy this one! We borrowed this tape from the library for a long car trip and loved it so much that we bought it as soon as we got home -- my husband, our 4 kids (ages 3-8) and I all really enjoyed the recording. This story is wonderful. The recorded versions are read by the author and include excellent trumpet music, as if Louie were playing to you! I bought the CD thinking my children could enjoy the book without the littlest one ruining it. My older kids have complained that they prefer tapes that let you pick up where you left off.
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