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Paperback reissue of White's third novel for children, first published in 1970. From the author of "Charlotte's Web" and "Stuart Little". Ages: 7-11yrs.
Synopsis
Unlike other cygnets, Louis, the trumpeter swan, cannot utter a sound. But with the encouragement of his father, Louis sets out to overcome his problem. Louis goes to school and learns to read and write, but when he returns to the lakes and falls in love with beautiful Serena, he is upset that Serena can't read his sign, which says 'I love you'.