Swallows and Amazons - Arthur Ransome
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Swallows and Amazons

Updated: 25 Oct 2023
'Swallows and Amazons for ever!'Rediscover this classic tale of adventure. 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. EXTRA ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: Crack the Swallow's code and learn all about the adventurous author in the brilliant extra educational resources included in this edition.
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I took my grandkids out for a couple of days canoeing down an overgrown river. At times we were flat on our backs to get through fallen trees! It reminded me of my favourite book as a kid - Swallows and Amazons.
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