I have not read an EB White book. I know he wrote Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little and was familiar with both stories, but had never heard of Trumpet. This book reminds me of John Philip Duck and Mr. Popper's Penguins, in that the fowl interacts with people and does non-traditional bird-like things.
This story is about a boy named Sam who discovers a swan couple laying its first eggs to begin its family. Being very knowledgeable about "all things bird," Sam simply observes, with the swans taking notice of his presence, and respectfully becomes a friend to their family. Over time, Sam helps saves the mom, and becomes a lifeline for rounding out Louis, the one baby who has no voice, and his ability to communicate with other swans, and oddly, people!
This book was written in 1970 and has lots of higher vocabulary and formal conversation, but it is a fun story to read.
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