What reading level is The Trumpet of the Swan?

The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Trumpet of the Swan appropriate for?

The Trumpet of the Swan is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Trumpet of the Swan?

The Trumpet of the Swan is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Trumpet of the Swan have any content warnings?

The Trumpet of the Swan has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Trumpet of the Swan?

The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White is 272 pages.

The Trumpet of the Swan

E. B. White

The Trumpet of the Swan

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by E. B. White

Illustrated by Fred Marcellino

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Louis is a swan who can’t make a single sound, but he’s about to prove that even silence can sing. When he learns to read, write, and play a trumpet, he discovers that being different might be the most powerful way to be heard. What happens when a quiet swan’s music changes everything?

Themes

AnimalsComing of Age Family FriendshipClassics

Quick Assessment

This classic middle-grade novel tells the story of Louis, a trumpeter swan born without a voice who overcomes his challenges by learning to read, write, and play the trumpet. It explores themes of perseverance, communication, and self-expression, making it suitable for children ages 9-12. The story contains gentle animal characters and positive messages without any intense content.