Frank Carlson Library

Louis is scared when his father tells him that he's different from other swans. He doesn't want to be different. If only he could get into school to learn to read and write.

The chronicle of a large, graceful, migratory bird whose numbers have greatly suffered during man's habitation in North America.

"When triplets are born to proud trumpeter swan parents, everyone is bursting with joy. All seems perfect until they discover that their only son, Louie, can't speak. And without a voice, Louie can't compete against his loudmouth rival, Boyd, for the affections of his true love, Serena. But with help from a boy at camp and his teacher, and with dubious guidance from a big city agent, Louie discovers his own unique talents which help him find his place...

When a flock of rare swans takes residence on the farm of a widowed father of three, an ambitious woman ornithologist shows up at his door.