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Thursday, 19 December 2024

Swallows and Amazons

 


Title: Swallows and Amazons
Author: Arthur Ransome
Rating: ★★★★★
Ages: 8 - 18+

   Back Cover Synopsis:

     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 wage war and so begins a summer of unforgettable discoveries and incredible adventures. 
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