Swallowdale (originally published in 1931) is the second title in the Swallows and Amazons series, books for children or grownups, anyone captivated by a world of adventure and imagination. More than just great stories, each one celebrates independence and initiative with a colorful, large cast of characters. How the Amazons escape the Great Aunt, arrange a rendezvous, and mount an expedition to sleep under the stars on the summit makes a very exciting and satisfying story.įriendship, resourcefulness, and sailing, too: Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. Unfortunately, though, the Amazons have a problem: their Great Aunt Maria has come to visit and she demands that the Amazon pirates act like “young ladies.” Things get worse when the Swallows discover a very high hill that just begs to be climbed. On summer holiday, the Swallows (John, Susan, Titty and Roger Walker) and the Amazons (Nancy and Peggy Blackett) meet up on Wild Cat Island.
A group of English children share a summer adventure, featuring a shipwreck, a secret valley and cave, a thrilling mountain hike, and a stickler aunt. The Swallows and Amazons series is a series of twelve childrens adventure novels by English author Arthur Ransome. Swallowdale Hardcover 29 November 1991 by Arthur Ransome (Author) 386 ratings Book 2 of 12: Swallows and Amazons See all formats and editions Kindle 10.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover from 37.80 1 Used from 37.80 10 New from 44.50 Paperback 14.70 1 Used from 32.74 8 New from 14.70 MP3 CD 19.36 2 New from 19.
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