Swallows and Amazons
Illustrated by Ransome, Arthur
The first title in Arthur Ransome's classic series, originally published in 1930: for children, for grownups, for anyone captivated by the world of adventure and imagination. Swallows and Amazons introduces the lovable Walker family, the camp on Wild Cat island, the able-bodied catboat Swallow, and the two intrepid Amazons, Nancy and Peggy Blackett.
- Publication Date
- 1930
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- Reading level
- Middle Grade
- Content warning
- None
Book tags
- Series
- Swallows and Amazons
- Recommended By
- Ambleside OnlineMemoria Press
- Culture
- British Isles
- Format
- Chapter Book
- Interests
- Ships and SailingSports
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