Swallows and Amazons
(4 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Red Fox
It's the summer holidays, and the Walker children - otherwise known as Captain John, Mate Susan, Able-Seaman Titty and Ship's Boy Roger - are excited to set sail on their boat Swallow and camp on Wild Cat Island. Exploring their new territory, camping in the open skies, swimming in the lake and fishing for their dinner would be adventure enough - but then they meet two fierce Amazon pirates who challenge them to a war.
Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons stories begin with this first book, a delightful evocation of a wonderful summer of adventure, discovery and friendship. Inspired by the author's own real-life sailing adventures in the Lake District as a child, this enchanting story is accompanied by Ransome's simple but characterful black and white illustrations.
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What you thought...
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Anonymous, 14 July 2020
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After my son enjoyed watching the recent film adaptation of this book, I bought it for him and he finished it within days! He is know dead set on reading the whole series!
Janet, 11 January 2018
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Very good time reading it was amazing can't wait to read the next one.
Iain, 17 January 2017
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This story was my favourite right from age five when I could read it properly myself. I loved the whole series and I often tried to reenact scenes from it. I am 15 and happy to admit this is one of my favourite books and it is very gripping and every child should read it and enjoy it.
Luke, 11 October 2013
I hope it is still your favourite book Luke. I love the recent film.