The Trumpet of the Swan
Book • 1970
Born without a voice in a Canadian pond, young trumpeter swan Louis cannot trumpet like his family.
With help from boy Sam Beaver, who teaches him to read and write, and a stolen trumpet from his father, Louis works jobs as a camp bugler, Boston Public Garden performer, and Philadelphia Zoo attraction to repay the debt and win the affection of Serena.
After adventures, repayment, and family life, Louis thrives while staying true to his wild nature.
With help from boy Sam Beaver, who teaches him to read and write, and a stolen trumpet from his father, Louis works jobs as a camp bugler, Boston Public Garden performer, and Philadelphia Zoo attraction to repay the debt and win the affection of Serena.
After adventures, repayment, and family life, Louis thrives while staying true to his wild nature.
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Used as an example from literature in the book.
Louis Rothschild, "Rapprochement Between Fathers and Sons: Breakdowns, Reunions, Potentialities" (Karnac, 2023)
