It contributes to the tourist industry in the Lake District and Norfolk Broads areas of England, where many of the books are set. changed British literature, affected a whole generation's view of holidays, helped to create the national image of the English Lake District and added Arthur Ransome's name to the select list of classic British children's authors". Literary scholar Peter Hunt said he believes the series ". The stories revolve around outdoor activities, especially sailing. The twelve books involve adventures by groups of children, almost all during the school holidays and mostly in England, but including four sailing trips that go outside England. Secret Water John, Susan, Titty and Roger, the crew of the Swallow.The Swallows and Amazons series is a series of twelve children's books by English author Arthur Ransome, named after the title of the first book in the series and set between the two World Wars. It's up to us, it's up to the ship, to see he doesn't.'Dick's birdwatching discovery turns the cruise of the Sea Bear into a desperate chase. Dark at teatime and sleeping indoors: nothing ever happens in the winter holidays.Coot Club Tom Dudgeon has cast off a motor cruiser from its moorings to protect a coot's nest, but now the cruiser is searching high and low for him - even offering a reward.Great Northern? 'I was wrong,' said Captain Flint. Winter Holiday 'Well,' said Nancy, 'You know what it's like.
But immediately disaster strikes when the Swallows find themselves marooned ashore by the shipwreck of their boat. Swallowdale John, Susan, Titty and Roger return to the lake for another summer camping on their island with their old allies, Nancy and Peggy, otherwise known as the Amazon pirates. Peter Duck The Swallows and Amazons are sailing with Nancy and Peggy's Uncle Jim (better known as Captain Flint) when their hired deckhand tells them a tale of his younger days - a tale to set pulses racing and hopes shooting sky high. The Swallows and Amazons decide to battle it out, and so begins a summer of unforgettable discoveries and incredible adventures. But their days are disturbed by the Blackett sisters, the fierce Amazon pirates. There they camp under open skies, swim in clear water and go fishing for their dinner. Description:- swallows and amazons 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.
Arthur ransome swallows and amazons collection 12 books set includes titles:- Winter Holiday, Peter Duck, Swallows and Amazons, Swallowdale, Coot Club, Pigeon Post, Great Northern?, Missee Lee, The Big Six, We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea, Secret Water, The Picts and the Martyrs.
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