Louis is a trumpeter swan who was born on a little pond in Canada but Louis has a serious problem - he cannot utter a single sound and has no way of communicating with the other swans. His father steals a trumpet to give him a voice. Louis' determination through may travels and adventures helps him to pay off his father's debt and to woo his own true love, Serena. Novel by E.B. White. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key.