Swallows And Amazons

Author: Arthur Ransome

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  • : 16.99 AUD
  • : 9780099572794
  • : Random House UK
  • : VINTAGE ARROW - MASS MARKET
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  • : July 2012
  • : 188mm X 129mm
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  • : 16.99
  • : August 2012
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  • : Arthur Ransome
  • : Paperback
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Barcode 9780099572794
9780099572794

Description

Swallows and Amazons for ever!


The Walker children - also known as Captain John, Mate Susan, Able-Seaman Titty, and Ship's Boy Roger - set sail on the Swallow and head for Wild Cat Island. There they camp under open skies, swim in clear water and go fishing for their dinner. But their days are disturbed by the Blackett sisters, the fierce Amazon pirates. The Swallows and Amazons decide to battle it out, and so begins a summer of unforgettable discoveries and incredible adventures.


See inside: Crack the Swallow's code and learn all about the real locations that inspired the adventurous author.

Promotion info

'I read the entire series of Arthur Ransome's children's books as a child and thought they were absolutely fantastic. They were full of adventure, all sorts of exciting things happened and they were truly inspirational' Ellen MacArthur

Awards

Winner of V&A Illustration Awards: Cover & Jacket Illustration 2013.

Reviews

"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 'I read the entire series of Arthur Ransome's children's books as a child and thought they were absolutely fantastic. They were full of adventure, all sorts of exciting things happened and they were truly inspirational' - Ellen MacArthur