Oct 27, 2023red_monkey_4473 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Charlotte's web is considered one of if not the greatest children's books ever, but I'd say this book by Cs. Lewis is just as good as his previous novel about Wilbur. I read this thing in one sitting and lost two hours of sleep. I don't…
Nov 14, 2022blosshieh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
We borrowed the audiobook version narrated by the author and it was a real treat. I read this as a child and now many years later my son enjoyed it very much. The narration really added to the story and included snippets of the songs that…
Sep 27, 2021pink_butterfly_952 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book! I read this and then my family read it as a read aloud. It entertained kids age 4 through adult. Great story and easy to understand book. It’s clean and humorous.
Dec 23, 2020sjpl_jtlee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A creative, silly, and yet touching tale, The Trumpet of the Swan told by E. B. White is one of my favorite novels. The story concerns a trumpeter swan named Louis, born with a condition that prevents him from making a honking sound. Louis…
This was a very good book. It was interesting how Louis could do some things humans could do. The plot was good, and the characters were well built. I recommend this book to all ages.
Jan 22, 2018sneha rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
We just finished reading this book aloud with our kids (ages 6 & 9). The whole family loved it! Beautiful descriptions of wildlife, and a fun story. Every bit as enjoyable as Charlotte's Web.
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Jul 05, 2017
The Trumpet of the Swan taught me not to judge a book by its cover. The front cover made the book seem boring, but I was wrong. One thing I liked about The Trumpet of the Swan is its consistency in suprising me. One way it surprised me was…
EB White's love for birds and lakes and wildlife shines through in this lovely book. It is every bit as wonderful as Charlotte's Web. Would make a delightful read aloud for elementary students.
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The Trumpet of the Swan