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Swallows and Amazons

Arthur Ransome (author)

Hardback Published on: 15/04/1982

£25.00

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Timeless!

I've only just discovered this classic adventure series from Arthur Ransome, and I cannot believe it took me so long. If you loved Enid Blyton's Famous Fiv... READ MORE

Taran Baker at Milton Keynes Mid Place

Pirates, Parrots and Picnics

John, Susan, Titty and Roger sail their boat Swallow to a seemingly deserted island and set up camp for the summer. Unfortunately the Amazon pirates, Nancy... READ MORE

Jane Mac

Synopsis

A master storyteller, sympathetically in touch with real children and their interests, has created characters who are accepted as friends by children everywhere, not to mention plots which are eminently plausible and unexpected.

Publisher information

Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9780224606318
Number of pages: 384
Dimensions: 205 x 145 x 35 mm
Interest age: From 8 years
Weight: 439g
Languages: English

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Fond memories

This reminds me of my childhood. My mother had a complete set and I loved reading it. I still do! Its a lovely edition

J Redcliffe

Health and safety nightmare!

I read this as a child but did not especially enjoy it. Re-reading it now as part of an Open University module was interesting. Ransome writes with a gentl... READ MORE

Mesmerist