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Swallows & Amazons
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781420983074
Publisher: Digireads.com
Published: Jul 25 2026
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.55 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A summer holiday becomes an unforgettable adventure in Swallows and Amazons, Arthur Ransome's beloved classic of sailing, exploration, and imagination. When the Walker children are given permission to sail their small boat, the Swallow, to a remote island in England's Lake District, they seize the chance to create a world of their own. Camping beneath the stars, navigating open water, and living by their wits, they soon discover that the island is already claimed by fierce rivals: the adventurous Blackett sisters, who proudly call themselves the Amazons. What begins as a playful territorial dispute soon grows into a series of daring exploits involving pirates, treasure hunts, secret coves, and unexpected friendships. Rich with the spirit of freedom and discovery, Swallows and Amazons celebrates the joys of childhood independence, teamwork, and the natural world. Generations of readers have fallen in love with its memorable characters and timeless sense of adventure. Warm, exciting, and endlessly imaginative, this classic novel continues to inspire sailors, dreamers, and explorers of all ages.
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