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The first title in Arthur Ransome's classic series, originally published in 1930: for children, for grownups, for anyone captivated by the world of adventure and imagination. Swallows and Amazons introduces the lovable Walker family, the camp on Wild Cat island, the able-bodied catboat Swallow, and the two intrepid Amazons, Nancy and Peggy Blackett.
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“He makes a tale of adventure a handbook to adventure.” – Observer
“There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating.” – TLS
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“There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating.” – TLS
Shortlisted for the Keith Barker Millennium Children?s Books Award.
Aboard the Swallow, John, Susan, Titty and Roger find themselves under attack from the fierce Amazon Pirates, Nancy and Peggy.
Aboard the Swallow, John, Susan, Titty and Roger find themselves under attack from the fierce Amazon Pirates, Nancy and Peggy.
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- PublisherDavid R. Godine, Publisher
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1567924204
- ISBN 13 9781567924206
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- Number of pages352
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. 0002-Revised. Friendship, resourcefulness, adventures! Heres the classic tale of two families of children who band together against a common foe: an uncle who claims hes too busy for his nieces.The Walker children (John, Susan, Titty and Roger) are on school holiday in the Lake District and are sailing a borrowed catboat named Swallow, when they meet the Blackett children (Nancy and Peggy), who sail the boat, Amazon. The children camp together on Wild Cat Island where a plot is hatched against the Blacketts Uncle Jim who is too busy writing his memoirs to be disturbed.Fireworks-literally-ensue along with a dangerous contest, a run-in with houseboat burglars, and the theft of Uncle Jims manuscript. How all this is resolved makes for an exciting and very satisfying story. Uncle Jim ends up apologizing for missing his nieces adventures all summer-thankfully, readers wont miss a thing.Arthur Ransomes Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. More than just great stories, each one celebrates independence and initiative with a colorful, large cast of characters. Like the entire series that follows, this book is for children or grownups, anyone captivated by a world of adventure and imagination, exploring and setting sail. Seller Inventory # DADAX1567924204
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