The Trumpet of the Swan
"The eventful life of Louis, a voiceless trumpeter swan, from the hatching to contented fatherhood. Humor abounds and beauty--of nature, of relationships, of time passing--shines through (in a) story that will captivate children of all ages."--School Library Journal. ALA Notable Children's Book;...
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"The eventful life of Louis, a voiceless trumpeter swan, from the hatching to contented fatherhood. Humor abounds and beauty--of nature, of relationships, of time passing--shines through (in a) story that will captivate children of all ages."--School Library Journal. ALA Notable Children's Book; School Library Journal Best of the Best; New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780064400480 (0064400484)
Publish date: July 1st 1973
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages no: 210
Edition language: English
Review: Louis is a trumpet swan. He is struggling, compared to his siblings, to learn to play. His father finds him a true brass trumpet. Could this be the key to his success? This book is a great book to teach students to not give up. Just because you reach a hard part in your life, anywhere from ...
The Trumpet of the Swan is a great fictional story that should be read in fifth grade. It teaches the importance of helping others and family.
Louis is a young swan who cannot speak. When his father steals a trumpet for him, he is thrilled but troubled about the debt his father incurred. He goes to work to earn the money to pay for the trumpet.Sam is a young boy who loves the outdoors and observing the Wild life in their natural habitat. H...
So maybe I wasn't expecting this book to turn out like it did. First five chapters were straight-up Jean Craighead George nature documentary. I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. Chapter six: sudden, abrupt left turn into Danny and the Dinosaur territory. (or Sammy the Seal, if yo...
I have mixed feelings about The Trumpet of the Swan. First the pluses. Our toddler enjoyed the read along very much. She thought my imitation of the swans' "ko-hoh!" was silly. Fred Marcellino's beautiful sepia drawings really helped tell the story. And the closing lines made me feel warm and fuzzy ...
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