For anyone who loves sailing and adventure, Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons series stands alone. Originally published in the UK over a half century ago, these books are still eagerly read by children, despite their length and their decidedly British protagonists. We attribute their suc
Swallows and Amazons
โ Scribed by Arthur Ransome
- Publisher
- Random House;Nick Hern Books
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 1 MB
- Edition
- UK
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
'Swallows and Amazons for ever!'
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__ 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.
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