Age rating and parents' guide:The Trumpet of the Swan
by E.B. White
Ages 9–11
The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Louis, a trumpeter swan born without a voice, learns to read, write, and play music to communicate.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Takes a few pages to get into
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
Great for kids who like
- Animals
- Art & drawing
- Music & dance
Reading mood
- Thoughtful
Good to talk about
- Creativity & writing
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