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Swallows and Amazons Book

Arthur Ransome was a prolific writer of children's books. Born in Leeds in 1884, it was his father, a nature-loving history professor, who inspired his love of the outdoors and nurtured a passion for fishing. As a child he enjoyed active, outdoor holidays: sailing, camping and exploring the countryside. He used many of these holiday settings for his children's stories, notably the much loved Swallows and Amazons, a book that sits comfortably in the category of "timeless classic" and remains one of his most popular titles for young people. It is the wholesome story of four young children, John, Susan, Titty and Roger, who set out in their boat (the Swallow of the title) to an island of adventure. All seems well until they encounter their enemy. At first they are angry at … read more...

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John, Susan, Titty and Roger sail their boat, Swallow, to a deserted island for a summer camping trip. Exploring and playing sailors is an adventure in itself but the island holds more excitement in store. Two fierce Amazon Pirates, Nancy and Peggy, challenge them to war and a summer of battles and alliances ensues.
TheBookPeople
Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons has all the key ingredients for a great children's book that will appeal to generations of young readers. The story centres on four children who spend their summer holiday sailing and camping in the Lake District with hardly any adults anywhere in sight. The plot thickens as they launch into a fierce competition with two young pirates, also sailing on the lake. Swallows and Amazons is an absorbing adventure tale for readers from 9.
ASDA
John Susan Titty and Roger sail their boat Swallow to a deserted island for a summer camping trip. Exploring and playing sailors is an adventure in itself but the island holds more excitement in store. Two fierce Amazon Pirates Nancy and Peggy challenge them to war and a summer of battles and alliances ensues.
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To John Susan Titty and Roger simply being allowed to use the boat Swallow to go camping on the island is adventure enough. But they soon find themselves under attack from the Amazon pirates Nancy and Peggy. Thus begins a summer of battles alliances exploration and discovery. Ages 9 and over.
RedHouse
Swallows and Amazons is a timeless children's classic which transports young readers to a world of fun and adventure where adults are just shadowy, inconsequential figures in the background.

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Swallows and Amazons Book

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