{"product_id":"the-trumpet-of-the-swan-9780060289355","title":"The Trumpet of the Swan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe delightful classic by E. B. White, author of \u003cem\u003eCharlotte's Web \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/em\u003e, about overcoming obstacles and the joy of music. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can't even make a sound. And since he can't trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absolutely no attention to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouis tries everything he can think of to win Serena's affection--he even goes to school to learn to read and write. But nothing seems to work. Then his father steals him a real brass trumpet. Is a musical instrument the key to winning Louis his love?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We, and our children, are lucky to have this book.\" --John Updike\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe T\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003erumpet of the Swan \u003c\/em\u003ejoins E. B. White favorites \u003cem\u003eCharlotte's Web \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/em\u003e as classic illustrated novels that continue to speak to today's readers. Whether you curl up with your young reader to share these books or hand them off for independent reading, you are helping to create what are likely to be all-time favorite reading memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e E. B. White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.70w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780060289355\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e90 \/ Trumpet of the Swan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/30\/2000 pg. 77\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/03\/2000 pg. 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2001 pg. 318 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2001 pg. 318 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarcellino, Fred:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Fred Marcellino's picture books include \u003cem\u003ePuss in Boots\u003c\/em\u003e, a Caldecott Honor Book; \u003cem\u003eThe Steadfast Tin Soldier\u003c\/em\u003e, an ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e Children's Editors' Choice; and \u003cem\u003eThe Pelican Chorus\u003c\/em\u003e, one of \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal's\u003c\/em\u003e Best Books of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis most recent books, \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Little Babaji\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOuch!\u003c\/em\u003e are both ALA Notable Children's Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDancing By the Light of the Moon: The Art of Fred Marcellino\u003c\/strong\u003e will open on November 9, 2002 and run through January 26, 2003 at The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This is a comprehensive show of more than 150 pieces highlighting his children's book career, and the first museum retrospective honoring the artistic accomplishments of this remarkable artist. For more information visit, The Norman Rockwell Museum website.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhite, E. B.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE. B. White\u003c\/strong\u003e, the author of such beloved classics as \u003cem\u003eCharlotte's Web\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Trumpet of the Swan\u003c\/em\u003e, was born in Mount Vernon, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1921 and, five or six years later, joined the staff of the \u003cem\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, then in its infancy. He died on October 1, 1985, and was survived by his son and three grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr. White's essays have appeared in \u003cem\u003eHarper's\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, and some of his other books are: \u003cem\u003eOne Man's Meat\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Second Tree from the Corner\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLetters of E. B. White\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEssays of E. B. White\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePoems and Sketches of E. B. White\u003c\/em\u003e. He won countless awards, including the 1971 National Medal for Literature and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, which commended him for making a \"substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring his lifetime, many young readers asked Mr. White if his stories were true. In a letter written to be sent to his fans, he answered, \"No, they are imaginary tales . . . 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